Spike TV Orders Additional Eight Episodes of LIP SYNC BATTLE

"Lip Sync Battle" fans have a reason to rejoice! Spike TV has greenlit eight more episodes of highly-anticipated new, original series, "Lip Sync Battle." The series is based on the cultural phenomenon of lip sync battling seen by millions on television and online.

"Lip Sync Battle" debuts on Thursday, April 2 at 10:00pm ET/PT and features celebrities going head to head - lip-syncing the song of their choice - battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet.

The featured performers for the new eight episodes include Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Justin Bieber, Queen Latifah, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Mike Tyson, and Terry Crews among others to be announced shortly.

Spike TV taped 10 episodes of "Lip Sync Battle" last month in New York showcasing the lip syncing skills of many of the biggest names in entertainment including Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, John Krasinski, Meghan Trainor, Common and more. The new eight battles will be taped in Los Angeles this month.

"Lip Sync Battle" is hosted by entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL COOL J with pop culture sensation Chrissy Teigen serving in the role of a color commentator.

"10 wasn't enough! We're riding the wave of Lip Sync Mania and the performances are getting bigger and more epic with every show," said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer/Executive Vice President Talent Development and Production, Viacom Entertainment Group. "We can't wait to for the fans to see what all of our superstars have in store for them."

SPIKE TV's "Lip Sync Battle" will be executive produced by Eight Million Plus Productions, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador and Rick Schwartz of Eight Million Plus. Emmy®-award nominee Beth McCarthy-Miller ("Saturday Night Live," "30-Rock," "The Sound of Music Live," "Modern Family") will serve as Director. LL COOL J will also serve as a Producer on the show.

SMIRNOFF® Vodka, SONIC® Drive-In, Modelo Especial, and Dodge are the sponsors for the first 10 episodes of "Lip Sync Battle."

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