Variety Announces Comedian CP as the New Host of BET’s ComicView: Rooftop Series

Comedian CP has been announced as the host of BET’s ComicView: Rooftop Series, the highly anticipated revival of one of the most influential stand-up comedy franchises in television history. The news was first reported by Variety, confirming CP as the newest face of a series that helped launch the careers of comedy legends including D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Sommore, Bruce Bruce, and Kevin Hart. (Variety⁠)

The 10-episode series brings ComicView back with a fresh format, moving the show to a Hollywood rooftop where each episode features three rising comedians delivering stand-up performances in front of a live audience. As host, CP guides every episode with his signature blend of crowd work, improvisation, and quick wit while introducing the next generation of comedy talent. (Variety⁠)

For CP, hosting ComicView represents a full-circle moment. Growing up in Detroit, he watched the original series as an aspiring comedian. Now, he joins the short list of entertainers entrusted with carrying one of Black comedy’s most iconic brands into a new era. The opportunity further expands a career that already includes acting, writing, producing, national touring, and a critically recognized stand-up special, Sunday After Six. (Paramount Press Express⁠)

The announcement also reinforces CP’s growing influence across the entertainment industry. Following recognition from the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Netflix Is a Joke, and Deadline, being selected to lead the return of ComicView marks another defining milestone in his evolution as one of comedy’s most versatile voices.

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