Are You Okay? (digital series)

Are You Okay?
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OwnerNowThis

Are You Okay? is an American digital comedy interview series produced by NowThis. The series is hosted by Brianna "Bri" Morales and features a mix of celebrity interviews and man-on-the-street-style content. The show launched in 2024 under NowThis Editor-in-Chief Michael Vito Valentino as part of the company's rebrand toward Gen Z-focused original programming.[1]

Format

Each episode features Morales interviewing celebrities, internet personalities, and everyday people, asking candid and often humorous questions. The series has been described as blending celebrity interviews with creator-style content, combining personal stories, cheeky questions, and comedic honesty. Notable guests have included Lizzo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and various reality television personalities.[2]

Distribution

The series is distributed across NowThis's social media platforms, with dedicated accounts on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and Facebook under the handle @areyouokayshow. As of 2026, the show's TikTok account has over 568,000 followers and 35.7 million likes.[3]

Live show

In 2025, NowThis expanded the franchise with Are You Okay? Live!, a touring live show. The live series brings personal stories and comedic interviews to the stage. Performances have been held at venues including the Laugh Factory in Chicago and Los Angeles.[4][5]

Production

The show was created after Michael Vito Valentino joined NowThis as Editor-in-Chief in September 2024. According to Morales, Valentino envisioned a personality-driven, host-and-guest focused show to help NowThis stand out in the digital media space. [6]

References

  1. ^ "NowThis editor-in-chief on the company's Gen Z-focused rebrand: 'Creative is still king'". The Drum. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  2. ^ Tauber, Olivia (2025-08-07). "Talking to strangers with Bri Morales". Fan Mail. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  3. ^ "areyouokayshow".
  4. ^ "NowThis Presents: Are You Ok? Live! - October 25th 7:00PM". Laugh Factory Chicago. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  5. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  6. ^ "NowThis editor-in-chief on the company's Gen Z-focused rebrand: 'Creative is still king'". The Drum. Retrieved 2026-01-09.