Wandas Show Kicks off with Decent Ratings

Scroll To Top

Wanda Sykes's talk show on Fox debuted on Saturday up against Saturday Night Live's season-high episode featuring musical guest and host Taylor Swift.

The Wanda Sykes Show is Fox's replacement for the sketch comedy show MadTV, which in May ended its 14-season run as the alternative to NBC's late-night mainstay. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sykes's show's ratings were 16% higher than MadTV's winter average, and 100% higher than the six-week-trial average of Spike Feresten's talk show.

Be sure to follow Advocate on your favorite social platform

From our Sponsors

Latest Stories

Harry Potter Stars daniel radcliffe emma watson pose red carpet premier along with transphobe jk rowling in middle

Arts & Entertainment

Search form

Wandas Show Kicks off with Decent Ratings

From our Sponsors

Most Popular

Latest Stories

Trending stories

Gay man loses job in U.S. but finds sweet chocolaty success in Spain

'Cowboy Carter' takes us back to reclaim Beyoncé's roots (REVIEW)

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character

'Drag Race' star Q shares she's living with HIV

Discover Dublin: your gay guide to the Emerald City’s best-kept secrets

'Chucky' star Jennifer Tilly on Tiffany’s chaotic Sapphic era & why we love her anyway

The final frontier is here for 'Star Trek's queerest crew

How climate disasters hurt mental health in young people

Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist escapes violence, finds refuge in Canada

Matt Rogers has an update on a ‘Fire Island’ sequel & we’re SHAKING

​'Chucky' creator on why taking Devon & Jake’s love story to the next level was ‘transformative’​

Why are mpox cases in the U.S. on the rise again?

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

Johnny Sibilly reacts to new 'Station 19' role & working with Peter Paige (exclusive)

All 6 rogue Mississippi cops got long prison sentences in 'Goon Squad' torture of 2 Black men

8 dating tips for gay men from a gay therapist

Ötzi, the world’s oldest mummified hiker, gets a thirsty new reveal

'Gay pop' has been a thing for years—here are 25 definitive classics

Nashville PD Must Pay HIV-Positive Man Denied a Job

Rare print of campy pre-Stonewall ‘The Gay Cookbook’ on sale this weekend in NYC

Elon Musk uses burner accounts on X, doesn’t fact-check: report

Tia Kofi is ready to rule the world & long may she reign!

Is Tom Ripley evil? Andrew Scott doesn't think so

'​Fallout' is a wonderfully weird, funny & bold post-apocalyptic tale — but is it queer?

Joe Biden has tied the record for most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts

Most Recent

HIV-positive Air Force, Navy servicemembers victorious in lawsuit

Unleash your wild side with The Pride Store’s beginner’s guide to kink

Family forever! 10 queer celebs who have LGBTQ+ siblings

Discover endless fun at The Pride Store: Games & electronics for all ages

Chappell Roan's savage TikToks roasting men are going viral & we're observing respectfully

Unlocking a new level of beauty with Dr Botanicals' ethical skincare line

Celebrate 40 days of Pride on West Hollywood’s 40th anniversary

Unlocking a new level of beauty with Dr Botanicals' ethical skincare line

Remembering OJ Simpson's father & his little known queer history

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

Lily Gladstone's upcoming project is almost here—and she's playing a queer character

Eclipse Viewing: Best and Worst Weather Conditions in U.S.

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

Discover endless fun at The Pride Store: Games & electronics for all ages

All the reality TV shows Colton Underwood has participated in

Federal judge grants Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado pre-trial release from D.C. jail

Marti Cummings leads a drag resistance in behind the scenes look of 'Queen of New York' doc (EXCLUSIVE)

11 celebs who love their LGBTQ+ siblings

EXCLUSIVE: Marti Cummings leads a drag resistance in behind the scenes look of “Queen of New York” doc

Report: Lesbians have more orgasms — and yes, straight men, it's all your fault

Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health

Opinion: I'm a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you'd be terrified too

Unleash your wild side with The Pride Store’s beginner’s guide to kink

Ex-showrunner Beau DeMayo breaks silence on 'X-Men '97' after THAT shocking episode

16 Republican AGs threaten Maine over protections for trans care and abortion

Recommended Stories for You

HIV-positive Air Force, Navy servicemembers victorious in lawsuit

Unleash your wild side with The Pride Store’s beginner’s guide to kink

Family forever! 10 queer celebs who have LGBTQ+ siblings

Discover endless fun at The Pride Store: Games & electronics for all ages

Chappell Roan's savage TikToks roasting men are going viral & we're observing respectfully

Unlocking a new level of beauty with Dr Botanicals' ethical skincare line

Celebrate 40 days of Pride on West Hollywood’s 40th anniversary

Unlocking a new level of beauty with Dr Botanicals' ethical skincare line

Remembering OJ Simpson's father & his little known queer history

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

Lily Gladstone's upcoming project is almost here—and she's playing a queer character

Eclipse Viewing: Best and Worst Weather Conditions in U.S.

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

Discover endless fun at The Pride Store: Games & electronics for all ages

All the reality TV shows Colton Underwood has participated in

Federal judge grants Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado pre-trial release from D.C. jail

Marti Cummings leads a drag resistance in behind the scenes look of 'Queen of New York' doc (EXCLUSIVE)

11 celebs who love their LGBTQ+ siblings

EXCLUSIVE: Marti Cummings leads a drag resistance in behind the scenes look of “Queen of New York” doc

Report: Lesbians have more orgasms — and yes, straight men, it's all your fault

Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health

Opinion: I'm a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you'd be terrified too

'Chucky' creator on why taking Devon & Jake’s love story to the next level was ‘transformative’

'Fallout' is a wonderfully weird, funny & bold post-apocalyptic tale — but is it queer?