It … The show’s new host is an actress, comedian, and self-proclaimed “pop-culture junkie” with over 12 years of experience on the comedy scene. Launched in 1991 as Talk Soup, the series kicked off the careers of hosts Greg Kinnear (1991–95), John Henson (1995–99), Hal Sparks (1999–2000) and Aisha Tyler (2001–02). LA-based and Brazilian-born, Jade is known for performing in English and Portuguese and touring across the country. He discusses everything from feeding alligators in the south to wanting to change the San Francisco 49er's name to something a little more relevant. The host of The Soup & star of the show, Community, brings you his first stand-up special. Who is Jade Catta-Preta from ‘The Soup’? Catta-Preta becomes the latest host of The Soup, joining a club that has included Greg Kinnear, John Henson, Hal Sparks and Aisha Tyler as well as McHale.