CBS has signed the former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul to headline its forthcoming dance competition, “Got to Dance.”
Ms. Abdul will be the lead judge and a mentor and coach for the amateur contestants on the reality show. Behind the scenes, she will also be an executive producer and a “creative partner,” CBS said.
FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009 file photo, artist Paula Abdul poses backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) (Chris Pizzello - AP)
Impressively, the network found a way to squeeze all the titles into a headline, like so: “Paula Abdul Named Executive Producer, Creative Partner, Mentor, Coach, And Lead Judge of Upcoming CBS Reality-Competition Series ‘Got To Dance.’”
With “Got to Dance” — a title that is subject to change — CBS will be competing with ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” and Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” A CBS spokesman said the network has not decided on a premiere date for the series.
The “Got to Dance” format comes from the United Kingdom, where it started last year.
In a statement, Ms. Abdul said, “I am thrilled to be creative partners with Reveille, Shine, and CBS and to present the best new dance talent to American audiences. Each and every week we’ll showcase the challenges and successes of a fantastic group of dancers, as they perform and compete—compelling stories, exciting competition and amazing dance performances are guaranteed.”
Source: http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com
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