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Rashida Jones Named CEO as Piers Morgan's Uncensored Secures New Funding for Expansion

The hire follows a new funding round to build Uncensored into a multi-show network.

Overview

  • Piers Morgan appointed former MSNBC president Rashida Jones to lead Uncensored as chief executive.
  • Morgan raised fresh capital from Raine Ventures, Antenna Group, and Reuben Brothers to support growth.
  • TheWrap reported the round totaled about $30 million at a $130 million valuation, citing a source familiar with the deal.
  • Jones will remain U.S.-based to commission additional series in sports, true crime, and entertainment, while Morgan’s flagship continues production in the U.K.
  • Raine Group co-founder Joe Ravitch will join the board, and the company’s expansion follows December’s launch of History Uncensored hosted by Bianca Nobilo.