Wanda Sykes
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Now, you may be asking yourself, “Whitney??” and “Didn’t that show get terrible ratings?” and “Wasn’t it just all around abysmal?”
Well, yes… But maybe television execs aren’t as hollow-headed as we’d like to think.
Cummings will join a long list of comediennes-turned talk show hosts, some of whom were quite successful in the endeavor.
Let’s take a look at the roster.
May 13, 2009
Alex gave birth to Olivia Lou, who weighed in a 6lbs., 7 oz., and Lucas Claude, 7lbs., 9 oz. Their rep tells People, “All are happy and healthy and at home.”
Despite a very busy household, Wanda had time to sneak off to Washington to host the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Wanda and Alex have been together since 2006, but it was only last November when Wanda decided to officially come out at a same-sex marriage rally against Proposition 8. Wanda and Alex were married on Oct. 25th, 2008. The twins are the first children for the couple.
Congratulations to the happy family! We hope at least one of the babies gets Wanda’s great sense of humor!
April 1, 2009
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The show will be called The Sykes Show, and will include panel discussions, as well as field pieces. The program will delve into current topics, with a regular panel of guests discussing everything from politics and race to pop culture with a comedic twist.
Fox recently tried giving Spike Feresten a shot at the 11PM timeslot, but now Wanda is being given his spot.
There’s no word on whether he’ll stick around as well. We think this time slot is perfect! It’s on Saturday, so it doesn’t compete with Letterman or Leno, and it’s right before Saturday Night Live! So viewers can tune into watch Sykes, and then switch the channel over to SNL when she’s over. The show will be launched this Fall or in January 2010.
Wanda is one busy lady right now! She still co-stars in New Adventures of Old Christine, and is gearing up for a huge gig at The White House this month where she’ll be hosting the annual White House Correcpondents’ Dinner.
February 13, 2009
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And this isn’t just any old dinner. It’s a black-tie affair at the Hilton in D.C., and will boast a guest list of 2000 people, including White House press corps, Washington elite, and of course, Hollywood celebrities. What’ a party these days without a couple stars?
Wanda says, "The first thing I did when they asked me to do this gig—I made sure my taxes were paid," taking a dig at the withdrawal of former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle from Obama's cabinet due to unpaid taxes.
She also said the idea of performing for such a high-profile group of people was “scary but exciting.”
Wanda doesn’t have much of a filter, but that’s what we love about her humor! We’re sure she’ll be great at loosening up those stuffy Washington types!
November 17, 2008
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"You know, I don't really talk about my sexual orientation. I didn't feel like I had to. I was just living my life, not necessarily in the closet, but I was living my life. Everybody that knows me personally they know I'm gay. But that's the way people should be able to live their lives," she proudly told the crowd.
Wanda also went on to talk about how the recent passing of California's Prop 8 felt like a personal attack against her. "Now, I gotta get in their face. I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman, and I'm proud to be gay," she said. Kudos to her for spreading the important word of tolerance.
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