Lachey returns to reality TV

Updated 09.29 Tue Jul 29 2008
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Nick Lachey has been lined up to host a new reality show based on the popular High School Musical franchise.

The former boyband member and ex-husband of Jessica Simpson will host High School Musical: Get in the Picture.

One lucky contestant will win a recording contract and star in a video during the closing credits of High School Musical 3

The show will see contestants competing to win a recording contract and star in a video during the closing credits of High School Musical 3.

Lachey says the programme is world's apart from his successful Newleyweds show with then-wife Simpson.

He said: "There are great stakes here. This is an opportunity for a kid to realise a dream they've had in their lives."

Executive producer Jay Blumenfield added: "I think what makes this show different from all those other competition, musical, dancing shows is that this is a show about character. This is a show about story. And this is a show about high school kids looking for a dream."

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