Lucero Signs With Telemundo: Univision Telenovela Star To Host ‘Yo Soy El Artista’ Talent Show

Lucero, best known for her work in telenovelas that Univision airs stateside, has signed a contract with Telemundo to host their brand new talent show, "Yo Soy El Artista." The "Por Ella Soy Eva" and "Soy Tu Dueña" actress will be the face of the new Sunday primetime reality competition as master of ceremonies. Lucero will not only host, but have en effect on the competition as she will also be in on the action to decide the hopefuls future. “I am extremely happy to be the host of ‘Yo Soy el Artista,’” she said. “It is a powerful reality concept with all the necessary ingredients to discover great new talent and develop them. I love that aspect of the show. These types of programs are attractive for the audience and very important for so many artists who are waiting for a great opportunity. I also am thrilled to work with such a great team of professionals who are fully committed to such an important project.”

“Lucero embodies the essence of what we call a true Artist,” said Jesus Torres Viera, EVP of Programming at Telemundo. “Her successful career in acting, singing and performing, together with her charismatic and charming on-stage persona make her the ideal MC for this revolutionary show.” "Yo Soy El Artista" will make its debut in September. Lucero's contracting by Telemundo is a major blow to Univision who has had the singer as host in various award shows like "Premios Lo Nuestro" and "Latin Grammy Awards." This hosting gig will also mark her return to a project after the animal hunting photo scandal at the beginning of the year. The photos became a viral sensation after a Mexican tabloid magazine published a series of images where the singer and actress was hunting exotic species with her boyfriend Michel Kuri.

The fall out of the scandal made her a trending topic on social media, attacking her persona and lack of ethics. Lucero has always tried to keep a pure image, being a family-oriented and being part of the annual telethon in her home country to help the children in need. Since the incident, she has kept a low profile and kept her public appearances scarce, but continued connecting with her fans on Twitter. What do you think of Lucero's return to television? Will the show be a hit?