TV One & CLEO TV Give Us a First Look at 2026: A Celebration of Our Stories, Our Talent, and Our Culture
By Lin. Woods
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As 2025 comes to a close we move toward a brand-new year filled with promise, purpose, and powerful storytelling, TV One and CLEO TV have opened the door and given us a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026—and family, it looks GOOD.
In a virtual presentation, TV One Networks shared an inspiring preview of next year’s content slate. The event featured talent we know, love, and celebrate—Blair Underwood, Chef Jernard Wells, Chef JJ Johnson, Jazz and Jake Smollett, and many others. And leading this vision is a powerhouse group of Black creatives and executives: Michelle L. Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV; Jeff Meza, EVP of Branded Entertainment; Julia VanTyul, SVP of Ad Sales & Marketing; Audrey Cochran, VP of Research; Allison Simmons, Sr. Director of Original Programming; and several more who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
For more than two decades, TV One has been committed to telling our stories with integrity, love, and authenticity. From nostalgia to new narratives, the network continues to remind us to “come where you’re celebrated.” And based on what’s ahead in 2026, that celebration is just getting started.
Here’s What’s Coming to TV One in 2026
UNCENSORED (Returning)
The long-awaited return is here! UNCENSORED comes back after a two-year break, offering intimate, raw, and refreshingly honest conversations with the celebrities we admire. Nothing filtered. Nothing held back. Just the truth. Blair Underwood commented on what he reveals on the popular show, he said, “No, no topic was off-limits. You know, um, I got divorced about five years ago and- and remarried two years ago, um, and it’s the first time where I think I got some- you know, some hits in the media…I’ve been in the business 40 years…Um, and you know, I’m pretty low-key, I keep my life pretty private.”
FATAL ATTRACTION (Returning)This true-crime favorite continues to unpack the chilling stories behind dangerous romances. Through exclusive footage and firsthand accounts, the series shows just how far love—and obsession—can go.
FATAL ATTRACTION: I’D KILL TO BE YOU (New) A gripping expansion of the franchise, exploring cases of people so obsessed with someone else’s life that they go to deadly extremes to take it for themselves. It’s haunting, bold, and unforgettable.
FOR MY MAN (Returning) Real, shocking, and emotional stories of women who compromised everything in the name of love. These aren’t the women you’d expect. Their stories are complex and deeply human.
URBAN ONE HONORS (Returning) Now celebrating its seventh year, Urban One Honors returns as the crown jewel of TV One—honoring changemakers whose work transforms culture. This year, the celebration also honors Urban One’s 45-year legacy.
CLEO TV Continues to Uplift, Inspire & Celebrate – CLEO TV remains a vibrant home for lifestyle, food, travel, and design content that centers Black women, joyfully and beautifully.
COOKING SESSIONS WITH TAMAR & MS. E – Tamar Braxton and her mother, Ms. E, return to the kitchen—and we already know the laughs and flavor will be unmatched.
JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ JOHNSON – Award-winning Chef JJ blends cultural heritage, global flavors, and celebrity conversations in a delicious mix of storytelling and soul.
NEW SOUL KITCHEN / NEW SOUL KITCHEN REMIX – Chef Jernard Wells brings creativity, family-inspired dishes, and food that feels like home. The love in every plate is undeniable.
LIVING BY DESIGN WITH JAKE AND JAZZ This brother-sister duo, Jake and Jazz Smollet, turns everyday living spaces into functional, stylish, and soulful sanctuaries—perfect for today’s millennial families.
CULTURE KITCHEN WITH CHEF BREN HERRERA – Chef Bren fuses Cuban tradition, African heritage, and modern twists to create dishes that feel like a celebration of culture and identity.
A Legacy of Storytelling Rooted in Culture – Michelle Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV, shared a message that truly speaks to the networks’ purpose and legacy of storytelling rooted in culture: “I’m proud to lead two networks that have remained true to their mission to REPRESENT our culture and community… We are empowering the next generation of creatives and executives to carry that legacy forward.”
Susan Henry, VP of Programming & Production, added:“We don’t just tell stories; we REPRESENT the richness and range of the Black experience in ways that move our culture forward.” This commitment is what makes TV One and CLEO TV so essential—our stories are told with care, passion, and purpose.
Be sure to tune in to TV One and Cleo TV to catch these shows that will surely bring culture to you no matter where you are in the world.