Mo’Nique Show Premiered Monday Night on BET

Gerard Guillory warmed up the audience and encouraged them to celebrate the new “queen of late night talk.”

Mo’Nique made her way down a set of stairs in a tight black dress with red lips imposed on her right butt check, dancing her way to the stage.

With a “Welcome to Atlanta” theme, sidekick comic Rodney Perryintroduced Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin as the first guest.  Franklin presented Mo’Nique with a “Phoenix” award, a symbol of renewal and invincibility that symbolizes Atlanta’s recovery from its fiery destruction by General W. T. Sherman in 1864.

Mo’Nique’s first sit-down guest was comedian Steve Harvey, who recently relocated to Atlanta.  They reminisced about their friendship and careers in comedy.

Her other sit-down guest, Atlanta-based R&B sensation, Monica promoted her upcoming reality show.

R&B singer Jeremih hit the big stage at the end of the show while Mo’Nique grooved to the younger crooner hit “I’m a Star.”

If you would like tickets, call 404-885-4357. Tickets are free and the show will be shot at 12PM and 4PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Atlanta in the Turner Studio.

Premiere Week Guest Schedule

Tuesday
Special Guests: Tiny and Toya,
Also: Fizz & J Boog and Faizon Love

Wednesday
Special Guest:  Chris Rock
Also: Nia Long and Ginuwine

Thursday
Special Guests: Lincoln Heights Cast
Also: KJ Rose and Darren Dewitt Henson

Friday
Special Guests: Hill Harper
Also: Boris Kodjoe and  Ashford & Simpson