Mr. Lopez has been working steadily in television since his best-known role, as jock A.C. Slater on the early ‘90’s sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” In the years running up to 'Dancing with the Stars,' however, his hosting duties included the failed men’s talk show “The Other Half,” a pet talent competition on Animal Planet, and a kids’ game show entitled “Masters of the Maze.” Since his strong showing in the ballroom – he came in second in season 3 – he’s become a regular host of the TV entertainment magazine “Extra,” hosted six seasons of “America’s Best Dance Crew” on MTV, twice hosted the Miss America Pageant, and even starred on Broadway in a revival of the musical “A Chorus Line.” Not quite A-list stuff, but not dog-talent shows, either.
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