Following the success of their best-selling book Manology, longtime friends Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run are bringing their love and relationship advice to OWN.
In an untitled weekly prime-time series, the dynamic duo will square off in front of a studio audience and celebrity guests in a relationship throw down. Social-media platforms will also encourage viewers to ask them their most intimate questions about relationships, marriage and sex.
The eight-episode show developed and produced by CBS Television Distribution in association with Voltron Pictures and Simmons/Lehman Productions is expected to debut in early 2016.
“When Rev Run, Tyrese and CBS came to us with the idea of a primetime series we were energized by the chance to bring OWN viewers something fresh and entertainingly real in the ‘love space,’” said Sheri Salata, president of OWN. “We can’t wait to turn them loose — enlightening us all about what makes men tick.”
He added, “Combining the enormous popularity of Tyrese and Rev Run with engaging topics like love and relationships will make a very entertaining hour for viewers.”
If Gibson’s social media is any indication of what we can expect, this could definitely get interesting. Just last month, the Transformers star expressed his love for singer and Covergirl Janelle Monàe via Instagram. “I’m in my grown man feelings tonight! — I hope you get the message — I’m a sucker for a naturally beautiful, God-fearing woman who’s smart and authentic who’s strong and self sufficient — most guys out here will run fast and be intimidated with the idea of all the things I just mentioned about you …,” he wrote. And while Monàe never responded, we’d have to admit, his bold approach was entertaining.
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