STAGE TUBE: Howie Mandel Discusses MOBBED, Returning to FOX Tonight

The new series MOBBED is a combination of "Punk'd" with "Glee" as flash mobs of dancers are used to shock unsuspecting people who have been set up by friends and loved ones with surprises like marriage proposals or bringing together those who have been apart for a long period of time. The novel concept made it to a one-time special this spring and garnerEd Strong enough ratings that eight more episodes are now coming to FOX beginning tonight. In a video chat with Jim Halterman at this fall's FOX junket, Mandel talked about the genesis of the show as well as whether things always turn out good or sometimes not so good for those people who have been MOBBED.

About MOBBED

Host Howie Mandel puts a hidden-camera spin on the "flash mob" concept. Mandel and hundreds of strangers will help special guests plan extraordinary surprises for friends, family members, loved ones or co-workers. These unknowing participants will be shocked and stunned by surprise performances that lead up to fantastic reveals that include a husband learning that his wife is pregnant, an applicant finding out that she got the job and a marriage proposal, among others.

Throughout the hour, the guests will be shown prepping for the event - rehearsing their routines and refining their speeches - all while receiving guidance from host Mandel. Then, on the day of the big event - with the hidden cameras rolling - the detailed plan comes to fruition.

MOBBED returns tonight at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.

To view the interview with MOBBED Host Howie Mandel, click below!