Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete Tease Queens Court Involvement, What’s Next
“We feel like part of the process, not just hosts standing there and sort of doing standup,” said Holly Robinson. “It sets the show apart.”
Love takes time — and, quite often, a helping hand.
Actress Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete were eager to lend one as hosts of Queens Court, now in Season 2 and airing on Bravo and Peacock.
“We’ve been around the block a bunch of times and we’ve been together for, you know, 31 years,” Holly said. “When they came to us, we were really kind of flattered. It made total sense.”
Rodney echoed that sentiment.
“There’s so many people out there … of a certain age that have kind of been through it and are still looking for love,” he said. “It’s never too late. That's what we want to try to convey.”
In a revealing interview with The Daily Dish, the Peetes got real about their roles on the show — and what’s next for them.
Holly and Pete Tease Queens Court Season 2
The second season of Queens Court follows three celebrated women – LisaRaye McCoy, K. Michelle, and London “Delishis” Charles – who are looking for a love match. Nearly two dozen men vie to be their kings.
“It's just fun to see the new energy. These women are really fantastic, and they have all had very full lives,” said Holly. “They have been successful in a lot of areas.”
But not always in love. “All three of them have sort of publicly shared their marriage and relationship failures,” Holly added. “It’s interesting to watch them navigate how they’ve healed in love … and how they've figured some things out about themselves.”
On the other hand, the potential kings brought their own dynamics.
“A lot of guys, especially guys of a certain age, sometimes will get intimidated by successful women,” said Rodney.
Watching the men navigate initial conversations with the queens, Rodney added, “is pretty exciting.” Plus, the Peetes were thrilled to be involved in the day-to-day of the show and the queens and suitors.
“We’re in the mixers with them. We're talking through things with them. We have private conversations with both the men and the women,” said Holly. “We feel like part of the process, not just hosts standing there and sort of doing standup. I think it sets the show apart.”
Holly and Rodney Peete's “hack” for lasting love
Rodney acknowledged that he and Holly often get asked, “How do we keep it together? How do we make it last?”
Actually, “we have a few hacks,” said Holly. Having an impartial person to talk to when times are rocky as well as when silky smooth is a plus.
“Some people call it therapy, some people call it marriage counseling,” said Holly. “But for us it's really just having a third objective party to help us navigate the tough times. And even the good times.”
“Usually, couples talk to someone when they've hit rock bottom,” said Holly. “What if you sat down when things are going well and talked about what you really loved about each other and how things are really good right now.”
The Peetes are also big believers in the power of an embrace.
“We do something called a 20-second hug. Basically, you have to hug each other for 20 seconds in the middle of conflict,” said Holly. “It kind of diffuses what you were so upset about in the first place.”
Why Holly and Peete love working together
Dating shows are filled with surprises. The hosts rely on each other when challenges pop up. “I like working with Holly,” said Rodney. “Because she’s a professional. And she’s got my back.”
That support works both ways.
“The best part for me is we experience all of it together, when we’re watching the show or when we're following the couples,” said Holly.
The couple has their own unique take as they watch episodes unfold: “We are, like, ‘Oh remember that moment?’ It's a fun experience to have together.”
Co-hosting has also been a reality check for the Peetes.
“We get to find out if we really are on the same page in a lot of situations,” said Rodney.
In fact, Rodney added that he’s heard Holly’s advice for the queens and thought, “That’s exactly what I would have said. Sometimes it happens the other way.”
Where are Holly and Rodney now?
Queens Court has shown the Peetes something: “We are still learning about ourselves,” said Rodney.
And they’re keeping busy while they’re at it as founders of the HollyRod Foundation, which supports people living with autism and Parkinson's disease.
“Those two things that have impacted our families,” Holly said. “My father and my brother with Parkinson’s and our son RJ with autism.”
In addition, she’s working on a memoir — a project she called “cathartic.”
Meanwhile, Rodney looks forward to doing “some more projects” with his queen.
The second season of Queens Court can be seen on Bravo and Peacock.
Season 1 of Queens Court with Tamar Braxton, Evelyn Lozada, and Nivea is now streaming on Peacock.
Interview by Becca van Sambeck
