CMT News

Mario Lopez has been announced as the host for the 2007 Miss America Pageant, which will air live on CMT on Jan. 29. Lopez's TV credits include Saved by the Bell, Pacific Blue, The Other Half, Nip/Tuck, Dancing With the Stars and Weekend Extra. Judges for the 2007 competition include Debbie Allen, Nigel Barker, Delta Burke, Michael Feinstein, Chris Matthews and Miss America 1981 Susan Powell. The pageant will take place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.