'Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?': 5 things you need to know about the E! reality show
Nikki Glaser, an aspiring musician, podcast presenter, and comedian, returned to her hometown of St. Louis at the start of the pandemic and seems to be staying. With 'Welcome Home, Nikki Glaser?,' she will become one of the first comedians to have a reality series based on her life.
Nikki Glaser, a comedian known for getting honest on stage, is ready to take the next step in sharing her life with the public. That's correct, she'll be the star of her program! 'Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?' isn't her first foray into reality television, but it is the first time she gets to taste the glitz and glam of being the main star. According to Deadline, Glaser's projects are coming together, including the second season of 'FBoy Island' and her debut HBO comedy special. This is her third pre-recorded special. Glaser is looking forward to showing her new set to fans.
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When does 'Welcome Home, Nikki Glaser?' release and where can you watch it?
The first season will air on May 1 at 10 pm EST, replacing 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.' Look for 'Welcome Home, Nikki Glaser? on E!
What is 'Welcome Home, Nikki Glaser?' all about?
With her new series on E!, Nikki Glaser joins the ranks of reality television stars. "Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?" will escort the comedian as she travels back to St. Louis, where she grew up. During the pandemic, she relocated from Hollywood to the Midwest, a choice she describes as "thoroughly chaotic." Glaser stated in an official release for the program that she made the life-altering act "to be closer to my roots."
Returning home means more time with Glaser's parents, and audiences will get to meet some of the people who were part of her life before she became famous for producing shows and tours.
Along the way, she'll run into ex-boyfriends, roommates, and high school buddies, which might add hilarity or drama to her endless hunt for love. In addition to showcasing her comedic abilities, Glaser will be demonstrating her musical abilities, which she occasionally reveals through Instagram videos of her performing with her father or serenading her dog, Luigi.
She's already given us a taste of what to expect in terms of her love life. On 'Nightly Pop,' Glaser presented footage of herself talking to a love interest about their informal status and giving the go-ahead to meet other people. This is the type of delicious stuff we can expect from Glaser's reality TV show.
Who stars on 'Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?'
Nikki Glaser is the new reality show's lead. Other cast members include platonic housemate Andrew Collin, her lifelong bestie Kerstin Robertson, her parents EJ and Julie Glaser, and even her ex-boyfriend Chris Convy.
Who are the showrunners?
'Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?' is produced by Evolution Media, with executive producers Sarah Kane, Ailee O'Neill, Brian McCarthy, Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, and Nikki Glaser.
Trailer
In the announcement video below, you can get a quick look at the show.