Leave It to Stevie is the fourth spin-off in the Love & Hip Hop franchise. The show premiered on VH1 on December 19, 2016 and ended on April 30, 2018 after two seasons.
Development[]
On July 7, 2016, Stevie's estranged partner Joseline Hernandez revealed that their spin-off Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood had been picked up for a second season, however it would not return due to their separation. Instead, Stevie announced he would star in a solo series, The Stevie J Show.
On December 1, 2016, VH1 announced the show, now titled Leave It To Stevie, would make its series premiere on December 19, 2016, back-to-back with the third season of K. Michelle: My Life.
Series synopsis[]
Overview and casting[]
Leave It to Stevie chronicles the life of Grammy Award-winning songwriter Stevie J as he navigates life as a bachelor in Atlanta, Georgia.
Several members of Stevie J's family and inner circle, as well as other cast members from the Love & Hip Hop franchise, appear as supporting cast members or "featured guests" in green screen confessional interview segments throughout the series. They include Grammy Award-winning singer Faith Evans, Stevie's children Savannah Jordan, Sade Jordan, Stevie Jordan Jr. and Eva Jordan and his Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta co-stars Yung Joc, Lil Scrappy and Tommie Lee. Ray J, Stevie's assistant and lesbian urban model Renaye Diaz, singer Dalvin DeGrate of Jodeci, Mimi Faust and R&B singer Alexis Branch would appear in minor supporting roles in the first season, while comedian Michael Blackson, bodybuilder Lee Haney and singer Kelly Price would make guest appearances.
The show returned for a second season with Stevie's oldest son Dorian Jordan joining the cast, along with Safaree Samuels. Faith Evans, Tommie Lee and Mimi Faust would return in guest appearances. The season would also feature guest appearances from Laz Alonso, Nikki Mudarris, K. Michelle and Amara La Negra.
Cast timeline[]
| Onscreen title | Status | Season(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie J | N/A | Main | 1 – 2 |
| Yung Joc | N/A | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Savannah | Stevie J's daughter | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Sade | Stevie J's daughter | Supporting | 1 |
| Scrappy | N/A | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Faith Evans | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Guest | 2 | ||
| Stevie Jr. | Stevie J's son | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Ray J | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Renaye | Stevie J's assistant | Supporting | 1 |
| Dalvin DeGrate | Recording artist | Supporting | 1 |
| Tommie | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Guest | 2 | ||
| Mimi | N/A | Supporting | 1 |
| Guest | 2 | ||
| Eva | Stevie J's daughter | Supporting | 1 – 2 |
| Alexis Branch | Recording artist | Supporting | 1 |
| Safaree | N/A | Supporting | 2 |
| Dorian | Stevie J's son | Supporting | 2 |
Series overview[]
| Season | Episodes | Originally Aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 8 | December 19, 2016 | February 6, 2017 | ||
| 2 | 8 | March 26, 2018 | April 30, 2018 | ||
| Love & Hip Hop spin-offs |
|---|
| Chrissy & Mr. Jones | K. Michelle: My Life | Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood | Leave It to Stevie | Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies |
| Leave It to Stevie cast members |
|---|
| Stevie J | Yung Joc | Savannah | Sade | Lil Scrappy | Faith Evans | Stevie Jr. | Ray J | Renaye | Dalvin DeGrate | Tommie | Mimi | Eva | Alexis Branch | Safaree | Dorian |