Chanel West Coast is ready to be off the red couch and in the driver’s seat.
The 35-year-old is leaving Ridiculousness behind her, but she’s doing so to bring her fans even more epic content. And for those who will be sad to see her leave the MTV series after 12 years as host, she assures them it was the right thing to do.
“I think this was just the natural time,” she told E! News’ Francesca Amiker in an exclusive interview. “And that it was the natural evolution of me. I think my fans saw everything I was doing outside of Ridiculousness, and I would constantly get comments and stuff like, ‘When are you gonna have your own show? When do we get to watch this?’ So it was just the natural next step.”
But while the decision may have come as a surprise for some, having her very own show has been a goal of Chanel’s long before she was ever on a TV screen (one that has finally come true, with the premiere of West Coast Hustle on July 18).
“I've been manifesting this since I was a little girl,” she explained. “I have video clips when I was a kid being like, ‘This is my TV show. It's better than MTV and VH1.’ And I was saying that when I was eight, so we've really manifested where we are now.”
And even while hosting the MTV hit series, Chanel—who is mom to 20-month-old daughter Bowie Breeze with boyfriend Dom Fenison—was always thinking outside of the box.
“I've always wanted to show the world what I was doing outside of Ridiculousness,” she added. “I was pitching trailers, trying to get somebody to pick up a show for a while, and nobody was biting at first. And I think the universe has plans for us. It's funny, once I had my baby, Bowie, it's like the blessings kind of just started rolling in.”
Because it was after Bowie, Chanel explained, that MTV called and said they wanted to give her a show and platform of her own.
And her new series West Coast Hustle—premiering July 18 on MTV—will show Chanel like fans have never seen her before.
“This is a really in depth look into my life,” the singer explained. “The world is about to get to know Chanel West Coast on a whole new level. You guys have seen me laughing and smiling for a very long time, but now people are going to get to see me cry. They're going to get to see the struggle. They're going to see that I am not a robot.”
As the mom, recording artist and business owner simply put it, “It’s a lot going on.”
Chanel shared the news she was leaving Ridiculousness in March 2023, sharing at the time, “I'm sad to say goodbye to the show but very excited to announce my next big venture with MTV/Paramount. It's time for me to step off the red couch and step into the role of executive producer."
And while the show will be in good hands with Chanel’s recently announced replacement— Lauren "Lolo" Wood—Chanel’s presence will always be felt.
"The personality. The laugh. The presence," the show wrote on Instagram following the news of Chanel’s departure. "While we'll miss Chanel on this iconic red couch, we can't wait to see all of the amazing things she has in store for this next stage of her artistic career."
So don’t miss the premiere of West Coast Hustle on July 18, and keep reading for all the shows coming out throughout the rest of 2024.
Tracker (CBS) - Oct. 13
In the season two premiere, while investigating the strange disappearance of a missing family whose car was found abandoned on the side of the road in the backwoods of Arkansas, Colter makes a shocking discovery about the mother’s past that leads him into the world of organized crime. Also, Reenie opens up her new law firm and enlists Velma’s help in setting up shop.
Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney (Oxygen) - Oct. 13
The Voices for Justice Media founder Sarah Turney became a viral sensation when she posted suspicions on social media that her dad killed her sister, Alissa. Now Sarah gives unprecedented access to the continuation of her story, including a recently unearthed trove of home videos, as she re-examines her and Alissa’s childhood. Sarah makes chilling discoveries, breaking through years of manipulation to reconstruct the truth of the past and be free of her father’s influence. Sarah’s final conversation with her father is haunting and a testament to her tenacity and unending search for Alissa.
NCIS (CBS) - Oct. 14
Season 22 of NCIS begins Oct. 14.
NCIS: Origins (CBS) - Oct. 14
NCIS: Origins follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
Anatomy of Lies (Peacock) - Oct. 15
Anatomy of Lies reveals the rise and fall of Grey’s Anatomy star writer Elisabeth Finch, whose jaw-dropping lies fooled Hollywood for years, and became fodder for many high-profile episodes of Grey’s. The story is told by some of her closest contacts, many speaking for the first time.
American Horror Stories (FX) - Oct. 15
American Horror Stories is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series American Horror Story. American Horror Stories is an anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode.
FBI: (CBS) - Oct. 15
Season seven premieres Oct. 15
FBI: International (CBS) - Oct. 15
The fourth season debuts Oct. 15
FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) - Oct. 15
The sixth season returns Oct. 15
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? (Prime Video) - Oct. 16
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? offers a fun, new twist on the premise of the original popular format. Hosted by Travis Kelce, each game will welcome an adult contestant who will rely on a classroom full of celebrities from comedy, screen and sports to help them answer 11 questions on a range of subjects, pulled from elementary curriculum, in an effort to win a $100,000 prize. Rather than compete against the stars, contestants enlist their help and, in some cases, can even “cheat” off of them. And on the final question, worth $100,000, the contestant selects one celebrity to discuss the answer with before locking in. The final question is always at the 6th-grade level.
Shrinking (AppleTV+) - Oct. 16
Season two of Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (played by Jason Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives…including his own.
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (Prime Video) - Oct. 17
Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel (black-ish, The Middle), The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh follows the Pradeep family and the events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically, personally, and professionally—with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists.
A Great Day With J Balvin (Oct. 17) - Peacock
The docu-series takes audiences on a personal journey with J Balvin and his captivating quest to uncover the secrets of a truly fulfilling life. J Balvin is joined by a handful of his celebrity friends as they embark on a series of unexpected and transformative adventures together. Featured guests include Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Jimmy Butler, Anitta, Demi Lovato, Xolo Maridueña and Saweetie.
Elsbeth (CBS) - Oct. 17
Season two premieres Oct. 17.
Ghosts (CBS) - Oct. 17
Season four of the comedy returns Oct. 17.
Plus, CBS and Just Fix It Productions’ Creep LA are creating an interactive 60-minute show, Creep LA: Ghosts, to be held on select dates in October in two historic mansions in the West Adams area of Los Angeles, with tickets available for purchase at beginning Sept. 9.
George & Mandy's First Marriage (CBS) - Oct. 17
George & Mandy's First Marriage, the sequel to Young Sheldon, follows Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment) as they raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage.
Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC) - Oct. 18
The comedy returns for season three.
Happy's Place (NBC) - Oct. 18
Reba McEntire returns to comedy with multi-camera Happy’s Place, in which her character inherits her father’s bar and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara (Hulu) - Oct. 18
Tegan and Sara ascended to global fame as one of the most influential queer indie rock bands of their generation. They worked hard to cultivate an inclusive and passionate fanbase around the world. Listeners were drawn to the duo's beautifully confessional lyrics, but there was more than just the music. Fans found within the community the only safe space to come out and be queer during a time when few bands would declare allyship, let alone celebrate their own queer identity. But a bad actor took advantage of the community's trust and comfort. Tegan and Sara's world turned upside down when Tegan's personal files were hacked in 2011, revealing the dark side of fame and fandom. This is a sprawling yet intimate story of how Tegan's identity was stolen and weaponized in a complex catfish scheme to ensnare members of this community. The film is an examination of the severe ripple effect of mistrust, anxiety, and self-doubt that resulted from Fegan's (Fake Tegan) actions.
Blue Bloods (CBS) - Oct. 18
The final episodes of the crime drama begin Oct. 18.
Fire Country (CBS) - Oct. 18
The drama returns Oct. 18.
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - Oct. 18
The drama returns Oct. 18.
Hysteria! (Peacock) - Oct. 18
When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.
Shark Tank (ABC) - Oct. 18
The Sharks – tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.
Rivals (Hulu) - Oct. 18
Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.
The series stars Alex Hassell as the dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black, David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham, Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker and Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara.
Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles (Oxygen) - Oct. 20
The City of Angels became a city of horrors as a serial killer, whom authorities began referring to as the Southside Slayer, devasted the community.The bodies of women were discovered one after another in alleys, on playgrounds and even on the steps of an elementary school. The investigators’ worst fears were confirmed when they determined after years of working on the cases that there wasn’t just one Southside Slayer, but four separate serial killers operating at the same time in the same place.
What We Do in the Shadows (FX) - Oct. 21
The sixth and final season of the vampire comedy debuts just in time for Halloween.
The Neighborhood (CBS) - Oct. 21
The comedy is back for season seven.
Poppa's House (CBS) - Oct. 21
Poppa's House, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., features Wayans as legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host (Essence Atkins) is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
1000-Lb. Best Friends (TLC) - Oct. 22
1000-Lb. Best Friends follows Vannessa, Meghan and Ashely, three best friends who share lifelong friendships and a commitment to overcoming obesity. However, since viewers last saw them, a growing rift threatens their 30+ year relationship. Meghan and Ashely feel that Vannessa's continued celebration of her weight loss has turned into gloating, while Vannessa believes her friends are jealous of her success. What seem like irreconcilable differences are brought to light in Dr. Procter's bariatric support group. Here, some of his patients quickly find themselves caught up in the middle of their messy relationships. The new friends include Scott, who comes to Dr. Procter weighing 596 pounds and faces an almost insurmountable challenge to lose enough weight for surgery approval, and Tina, who begins to second-guess her decision when her food addiction derails her progress. Meanwhile, Vannessa continues to hold out hope that she will be approved for skin removal surgery after her transformative weight loss this past year.