Melissa McCarthy is to replace Steve Harvey as the host of Little Big Shots as the reality competition series returns to NBC for a fourth season.
The Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids star is to take over the variety series, which was created by Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres. Securing McCarthy, who recently received an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her role in Lee Israel biopic Can You Ever Forgive Me?, is a big coup for NBC. McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone have two young daughters and she is considered another top star who can relate to little kids.
NBC Entertainment Co-Chairman Paul Telegdy said that it was a “refresh” for the brand. He called McCarthy an “incredible” performer and comedian. “She’s going to bring a completely fresh perspective to it,” he said.
The show is set to undergo a number of format changes. “Shows always go through...
The Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids star is to take over the variety series, which was created by Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres. Securing McCarthy, who recently received an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her role in Lee Israel biopic Can You Ever Forgive Me?, is a big coup for NBC. McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone have two young daughters and she is considered another top star who can relate to little kids.
NBC Entertainment Co-Chairman Paul Telegdy said that it was a “refresh” for the brand. He called McCarthy an “incredible” performer and comedian. “She’s going to bring a completely fresh perspective to it,” he said.
The show is set to undergo a number of format changes. “Shows always go through...
- 5/12/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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