Gina Yashere's US sitcom recommissioned by CBS

Bob Hearts Abishola – the US sitcom co-created by British stand-up Gina Yashere – has been renewed for a fifth series.

The news comes as the fourth season is still airing on CBS, averaging just under 7million viewers a week.

The comedy – which launched in 2019 – revolves around a middle-aged white businessman who unexpectedly fell for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack.

Yashere co-created the series with sitcom king Chuck Lorre, the man behind Two And A Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly and more –  alongside Al Higgins and Eddie Gorodetsky.

The stand-up us also one of the executive producers on the series and plays Kemi, Abishola's best friend.

She said: ‘I arrived in America 16 years ago with two suitcases and a dream. Think we can safely say, my dream has become a reality.

‘I couldn't have done this without the wonderful people behind the scenes who bring that vision to life, and you, the people who watch and support. Season 5 here we come!’

The series stars Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku in the title roles.

Meanwhile, Yashere’s memoirs, Cack-Handed - first published in 2021 – will be released in paperback in May. Review - and can be pre-ordered from Waterstones or Amazon at £9.99.

Published: 29 Jan 2023