BET Launching New Daily Show-Style Satire Starring Former CNN Anchor T.J. Holmes

Former CNN weekend anchor T.J. Holmes will host a late night comedic news show on BET later this year.

By Jorge Rivas Apr 12, 2012

Former CNN weekend anchor T.J. Holmes will host a late night comedic news show on BET later this year. [Here’s how BET describes "Don’t Sleep:" ](http://www.bet.com/content/betcom/shows/new-shows/dont-sleep-with-tj-holmes.html) > A fresh new voice joins the ranks of Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert and Bill Maher. T.J. Holmes gives you a good reason to stay up late with *Don’t Sleep*. With hilarious "correspondents," T.J.’s sure to have viewers rolling with laughter over the absurdity of today’s hot-button issues. Speaking through a unique and smart African-American filter, T.J. invites the community to wake up on the issues that affect them, so don’t sleep on the stories that mainstream news outlets won’t cover. The show will also open ears with captivating, unexpected musical performances. Don’t Sleep reports with keen focus to keep Black America engaged and in the know. T.J. takes off his tie and rolls up his sleeves — this is not your mama’s late-night talk show. >