Access Hollywood's Billy Bush to Host NBC's Grease Talent Search

Access Hollywood host Billy Bush has signed on to host NBC's reality TV show, Grease: You're the One That I Want, which will decide the stars of an upcoming Broadway revival of Grease. Co-hosting with Bush will be U.K. stage star Denise Van Outen. The talent competition will premiere on Sunday, January 7.

NBC Exec Craig Plestis said of the news, "Billy is the perfect host for Grease. He is one of the most experienced and talented live TV hosts around today and will have great chemistry with Denise, who brings a wealth of theater knowledge to the show."

Bush has been the co-anchor of Access Hollywood for two years and has also done red carpet coverage for the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys and Grammys. He hosted ABC's live pre-show for the past three Academy Awards ceremonies.

Van Outen starred on Broadway and in the West End as Roxie Hart in Chicago. She is also known for her television work which, in addition to her popular stint on Big Breakfast, includes work on Babes in the Wood, Prickley Heat and Something for the Weekend. Her theatrical credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Les Miserables and a tour of Stop the World I Want to Get Off.

The musical will land back on Broadway with its viewer-chosen Sandy and Danny in June 2007 and will be directed and choreographed by two-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall. Marshall will also serve as one of three judges on the TV show, alongside Grease co-creator Jim Jacobs and theater producer David Ian.