Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney just landed a hosting gig with NBC. The network has placed her in Caroline Rhea's old spot as host of The Biggest Loser. Sweeney has played 'Sami Brady' on Days since 1993, but she has also been seen a lot elsewhere on NBC including guest appearances on Las Vegas and Friends, and a legendary freak-out when she was on Fear Factor (I would freak out too if I were placed in a coffin with cockroaches, nightcrawlers, and snakes). According to her biography, All the Days of My Life (So Far), the 30-year old actress has struggled with her weight for years.

Caroline Rhea hosted the reality contest for three seasons but has moved on to other projects, so I'm assuming her departure was amicable. The next season of The Biggest Loser begins this fall. And Days fans shouldn't worry, Sami isn't going anywhere.

I know Caroline Rhea is a comedian and can be pretty funny. I haven't seen much of Alison's personality but I know she has a large fan following... will she make a good host?