‘Melrose Place’ Actors to Reunite on Fox’s ‘Fantasy Island’ (TV News Roundup)

Haley Bosselman
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“Melrose Place” will host an unofficial reunion this summer on Fox’s “Fantasy Island” when Laura Leighton, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga guest star as friends whose island birthday bash exposes the cracks in their friendships.

The all new version of the show, which originally aired from 1977 to 1984, will premiere on Aug. 10 at 9 p.m. Production is currently underway in Puerto Rico, with the date of Leighton, Bissett and Zuniga’s episode yet to be announced.

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“Fantasy Island” takes place at a luxury resort where literally any fantasy request by guests is fulfilled, but these requests rarely turn out as expected. Each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with desires and depart transformed by the island’s magical realism. The series stars Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriguez. Sanchez’ Elena Roarke keeps the island running as its steward. A descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke, she set aside her own ambitions and the love of her life to uphold her family’s legacy.

Also in today’s TV news roundup:

PROGRAMMING

Fox will debut “Alter Ego,” a new singing competition series in which contestants from all walks of life perform as their dream avatar in front of a set of judges, this fall. Hosted by Rocsi Diaz, the panel of judges includes Alanis Morissette, Grimes, Nick Lachey and will.i.am. It is set to airs Wednesdays following the Season 6 premiere of “The Masked Singer.”

INITIATIVES

Time and Nickelodeon are on the search for their second annual Kid of the Year, an honor that recognizes young leaders who are making admirable contributions across various fields like social justice, science and education. The “Kid of the Year” TV special, from Time Studios and executive produced by Trevor Noah, is also set to return to Nickelodeon in early 2022 to spotlight five finalists. One outstanding kid will be named “Kid of the Year” and be featured on the cover of Time. Each finalist will receive funds to further their respective causes and will serve as a Time for Kids Kid Reporter for one year. Submissions are being accepted now through Aug. 31 at NickKidoftheYear.com.

LATE NIGHT

Seth Rogen, Winston Duke and Gucci Mane will appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” with Nick Kroll serving as guest host.

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