The host of NBC’s hit show, "America’s Got Talent," Jerry Springer and actress-singer Mel B will host the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam on Sunday, July 13th at 9:00 p.m.
The announcement of the show's hosts was made by Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, published on the official Miss Universe website www.missuniverse.com.
Jerry Springer, host for 17 seasons of the hit talk show "The Jerry Springer Show," as well as "America's Got Talent," boasts a resume that includes such diverse roles as: Mayor of Cincinnati, lawyer, newscaster, country recording artist, international emcee, author, talk-radio broadcaster and ballroom dancer on the show "Dancing with the Stars."
His popularity has also led him to be guest-speaker at college campuses across the United States. Springer has also added a Broadway appearance to his list of achievements, starring for a week in the production of the "Rocky Horror Show Live."
"This is obviously a great honor and getting to work alongside Mel B makes it even better," said Springer.
Melanie Brown, better known as Mel B, has made her mark as a singer, actress, producer, designer and TV personality. Mel B became a household name as "Scary Spice," one of the members of the iconic girl group the Spice Girls.
She has appeared in numerous TV specials, shows and films as well as on Broadway in the hugely successful musical "Rent." Mel B is currently working on her third solo album, slated for release in early 2009.
Her newest project, "The Singing Office," will premiere on TLC later this month, with Mel serving as Executive Producer and Co-Host.
She was also a finalist on the fifth season of "Dancing with the Stars". She has since become a special events correspondent for "Access Hollywood."
"I’m thrilled to be a co-host of the Miss Universe Pageant," said Mel B.
"I believe the diversity and dedication that the pageant brings inspires and empowers young women across the globe," she said.
Each contestant, representing 80 countries from around the world, will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2008.
The Miss Universe show is an internationally celebrated event with distribution in more than 170 countries.
Japan native, Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007 will crown her successor at the conclusion of the telecast.
During her reign, Mori traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe will go on to do the same.
Donald J. Trump and Phil Gurin of The Gurin Company will again serve as Executive Producers for Miss Universe 2008.
Source: abscbnnews
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