LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Mario Lopez is taking over as sole host of the Hollywood gossip show "Extra," replacing Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath.
Lopez, a veteran of "Saving by the Bell" and "Dancing with the Stars," had served as a correspondent and co-host of "Extra's" weekend edition. He will begin his new duties in September when the syndicated show launches its 15th season.
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Mario Lopez just can't say no. The Dancing with the Stars hunk - who's starring in Broadway's A Chorus Line, promoting a fitness book and hosting America's Best Dance Crew — is adding one more gig to his busy schedule: full-time host of Extra!
Mario will take over for Extra's current co-host, Mark McGrath, on Sept. 15 as the Sugar Ray singer leaves to focus on his music career. Co-host Dayna Devon has been downgraded to a special correspondent role and will serve as a backup host for Mario.
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by Broadway.com Staff Mario Lopez, who is currently playing Zach in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line, has been named the new host of the daily

Extra has decided that it's out with the old and in with the new. Their host Mark McGrath is leaving the show and is being replaced by Mario Lopez.
He got his foot in the door with the show by co-hosting their weekend edition of the show. He'll take over on September 15th for Extra's 15th season.
s the new Extra host? This just gives Joel McHale even more material for the Soup! He's constantly picking that show apart!

By Shreya Baxi Extra is saying goodbye to host Mark McGrath and hello to new anchor Mario Lopez, once the show returns for its 15th season on Sept.

By Chris Pursellcpursell@tvweek.com Telepictures has tapped Mario Lopez as the new host of “Extra” for the series' 15th season. Starting Sept.

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Burbank, Calif. (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 28, 2008 -- Mario Lopez has been named the new host of the long-running, daily syndicated entertainment magazine program "Extra," it was announced today by Hilary Estey McLoughlin, President, Telepictures Productions, and "Extra" Senior Executive Producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey. Lopez, who has served as a co-host of the hit show's weekend edition as well as a correspondent for the daily program since joining "Extra" in January 2007, will take