TV Casting: Steve Harvey to Host 'Family Feud'; Ashton Kutcher Books 'SNL'
Steve Harvey has been named the next host of 'Family Feud.' Harvey will kick off the syndicated game show's 12th season in the fall, taking over for John O'Hurley, who is leaving the show after four seasons. In the meantime, O'Hurley says that he is moving on to "new adventures," including a national tour of the Broadway musical 'Chicago.' [Variety]More casting news after the jump.
Steve Harvey has been named the next host of 'Family Feud.' Harvey will kick off the syndicated game show's 12th season in the fall, taking over for John O'Hurley, who is leaving after four seasons. In the meantime, O'Hurley says that he is moving on to "new adventures," including a national tour of the Broadway musical 'Chicago.' [Variety]
Ashton Kutcher will host the Feb. 6 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' presumably to promote his upcoming romantic comedy 'Valentines Day.' Kutcher broke the news on his Twitter, adding that the night's musical guest will be Them Crooked Vultures. Recent 'SNL' hosts have included Charles Barkley and 'Avatar' co-star Sigourney Weaver. [Twitter]
R&B singer Omarion will be the next judge on MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew.' Omarion joins the panel following the Dec. arrest of Shane Sparks, who now faces charges of child molestation. Meanwhile, fans of Omarion won't have to wait too long for his debut, as season 5 premieres Jan. 28. [EW.com]
'Grey's Anatomy' will flash back to 1982 for an upcoming episode detailing the affair between Dr. Webber and Meredith's mom, Ellis (Kate Burton). In it, Webber and Ellis will be played by J. August Richards ('Angel') and actress Sarah Paulson, last seen on the canceled ABC remake 'Cupid.' The episode is currently slated to air Feb. 18. [Ausiello Files]
Madchen Amick has joined the cast 'CSI: NY.' The actress, who has appeared on shows like 'Californication' and 'Gossip Girl,' will reportedly play Detective Taylor's (Gary Sinise) new love interest in a recurring role. No word yet on when her role will debut. [Hollywood Reporter]
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