Paula Abdul Returning to TV on New CBS Reality Show 'Got to Dance'
LOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul has a new television gig.
The former American Idol judge is returning to the small screen as the lead judge and executive producer of Got to Dance, a new reality-competition series for CBS, the network announced Monday.
Got to Dance is based on the British hit that debuted earlier this year and has been a ratings sensation for Britain's Sky 1, making it one of the UK's top-rated pay TV series this season. In the most inclusive talent search on television, amateurs with raw talent of any age group from across the nation (either performing solo or in a group) can audition any form of dancing-from ballroom to break dance, bhangra to ballet and tap to tango. The most talented and entertaining dancers will be invited to audition for Abdul and her panel of experts, all world-class dancers themselves. The very best will perform live in the semi-finals and finals, where they will battle for the right to be crowned Got to Dance champion.
"I've spent the better part of my life teaching, mentoring, nurturing-working with so many talented people-and I consider myself truly blessed to be able to continue to do something that I hold so dear to my heart," Abdul, 47, said in a statement.
"Paula is the perfect fit for Got to Dance...an accomplished dancer, choreographer and popular entertainment figure, she has a real appreciation for the talents our dancers will bring each week," added Jennifer Bresnan, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment. "As a creative partner, her expertise will provide great insight and a nurturing, creative energy both behind the scenes and on camera."
The additional expert judges, as well as information regarding auditions, will be announced at a later date.
CBS has yet to reveal when the program will debut.
