E! Entertainment #OpensUpTheIndustry in new local show

E! Entertainment announced its new, locally produced series The Search: E! Host South Africa which is expected to launch on the channel in February 2017.

The six-part series will follow eight aspiring presenters as they compete for the honour of being named the first-ever host for E! in South Africa.

"E! Entertainment Television continues to invest into original programming and, with The Search: E! Host South Africa about to begin production, we are delighted to be showcasing local talent," said Colin McLeod, Managing Director, UK and Emerging Markets, NBC Universal International Networks in a statement.

"It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance for up-and-coming talent from across the country to pursue this unique opportunity to become a pop culture ambassador on E! in Africa."

This new reality competition will follow the contestants as they live together in a luxurious mansion, showcasing their talent in a series of weekly challenges. Each week, one of the contestants will be eliminated by a panel of judges  until only the most accomplished and tenacious contender – whose finger is firmly on the pulse of pop culture – is declared the winner.  The winner will see their star-studded dreams come true, as they become the first-ever E! Host South Africa covering future events on behalf of the channel.

Please Note: The contestants were pre-selected through a casting process and there will not be any public auditions.  The contestants for The Search: E! Host South Africa were carefully selected through a casting process. The international broadcaster took into consideration a number of criteria including previous presenting experience, pop culture knowledge and a passion for the E! brand.

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