Holly Robinson Peete to Return to TV

Holly Robinson Peete lands a new role on CBS's "Mike & Molly."

Derrick Bryson Taylor Oct, 16, 2011

The work keeps rolling in for Holly Robinson Peete. After being booted from “The Talk’s” second season, CBS has found her a recurring role on their family comedy “Mike & Molly.”

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Peete is expected to play the romantic love interest to Mike’s police partner who’s known to have trouble with romance.

Peete is no stranger to television. She’s starred in “Hanging with Mr. Cooper” in the ’90s and most recently came in second place on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

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One thing is clear, though the “The Talk” may have lost a key player, “Mike & Molly” has picked up a Hollywood star veteran for their roster.

Tune into CBS on Monday nights at 9:30 pm to catch Peete in action.