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Mario Lopez Replacing Host Mark McGrath On Extra
People Magazine reports television program Extra will bid adios to current host Mark McGrath and say hola to new anchor Mario Lopez coming this Sept. 15.
RELATED SLIDESHOW: Sexy Pics of Mario LopezCurrent co-host Dayna Devon is due to remain as a special correspondent on the show, which has been renewed through the 2011-12 season.
Lopez, 34, who last month was named PEOPLE's hottest bachelor, joined Extra in January 2007 and co-hosted the weekend edition of the program.
"Mario ... has established himself as a highly engaging, likeable and sought-after host and personality," Hilary Estey McLoughlin, president of Telepictures Productions, said in a statement.
After three years on Extra, McGrath, 40, plans to focus on his musical career, said the producers' announcement. He is currently recording a new album with his band, Sugar Ray.
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