ABC has announced that Emmy-Award winning sportscaster and former NFL all-pro wide receiver Ahmad Rashad has signed on to host ABC's upcoming celebrity version of "The Mole," it was announced today. "Celebrity Mole" is set to air on ABC later this season.
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"We are thrilled that Ahmad has signed on to join us as host of 'Celebrity Mole,'" said executive producer Scott A. Stone. "His energy, hosting expertise and competitive spirit make him the perfect choice." "Ahmad is the perfect choice to capture all of the intensity of The Mole and yet have some fun with the celebrities who are playing," said Andrea Wong, senior vice president, Alternative Series and Specials, ABC. "We are really excited that he has agreed to host this show."
Rashad has been the host of "NBA's Inside Stuff" for 12 seasons, where he also serves as executive producer of the series. He recently signed on to work with ESPN and ABC on their newly acquired NBA coverage. A sportscaster since 1983, Rashad has also been a studio host for the NBA, NFL, Notre Dame football and Olympic broadcasts from Atlanta, Barcelona and Seoul. Rashad was a four-time pro-bowl player for the Minnesota Vikings and was recently voted to the team's 40th anniversary team.
