MEL B JOINS "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD" AS GUEST CORRESPONDENT COVERING THE NEW SEASON OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS"

MEL B JOINS "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD" AS GUEST CORRESPONDENT COVERING THE NEW SEASON OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS"

Former "Dancing With the Stars" Finalist Mel B Brings Her "Spice" And Inside Expertise To The Hit Entertainment Newsmagazine "Access Hollywood's" Dancing With the Stars Coverage

BURBANK, Calif. -- February 19, 2008-- Mel B (Melanie Brown) joins the "Access Hollywood" team as guest correspondent covering the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." Fresh off her worldwide, sold-out tour, The Return of the Spice Girls, Mel B will bring her "spice" and inside expertise to the hit entertainment newsmagazine "Access Hollywood" starting Monday, March 17, 2008, it was announced today by "Access Hollywood" executive producer Rob Silverstein.

"'Access Hollywood' has a fun energy that I am excited to be a part of," says Mel B. "I had such a wonderful experience on 'Dancing With the Stars' last season and I'm looking forward to talking to all of this year's contestants about their journeys and experiences along the way and dropping in on all their rehearsals, but this time on the side of the mic."

The Season Five "Dancing With the Stars" finalist will cover everything from behind-the-scenes rehearsals to post-show interviews in season six of the hit reality show returning March 17th. The "Dancing" diva, who is also working on her new solo album and her own fashion line launching later this year, will bring her charisma and knowledge of the contest to the dance floor once again giving viewers and contestants a fantastic time with her fun and candid interviews.

"We are more than excited to have the 'spice' that Mel brings added to our unmatched lineup of talent," says Silverstein. "She has a magnetic and endearing personality and she knows first-hand what all these contestants are going through, which will make for some fun and candid interviews."

"Access Hollywood" is produced by NBC and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rob K. Silverstein is the executive producer.