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Mario Lopez Joins 'Access Hollywood' After 11 Years with 'Extra'

Mario Lopez Joins 'Access Hollywood' After 11 Years with 'Extra'

Mario Lopez is joining Access Hollywood as a co-host after spending 11 years at Extra.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Mario’s caliber join our Access team,” Maureen FitzPatrick, a senior executive producer of both Access Hollywood and Access Daily, told TV Line. “Mario has grown up in the business and is able to offer our viewers a unique insight on the latest Hollywood headlines. Additionally, as a husband and father of three young children, he has a respect for the daytime audience who are looking for a break in their hectic lives with uplifting stories of everyday people transforming their lives and making a difference in their communities.”

Mario is taking over for Natalie Morales, who left the show in April. He will be kicking off his tenure on September 9.

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