Extra! Extra! Mario Lopez named sole host of daily entertainment news show...

Mario Lopez, who's gone from "Saved by the Bell" to "Dancing to the Stars" to Broadway's "A Chorus Line," was named the new host of the long-running, daily syndicated entertainment magazine program "Extra," it was announced today.

Mario had been co-host of the show's weekend edition as well as a correspondent for the daily program since joining "Extra" in January 2007. as of Sept, 15, ,will take over as the show begins its 15th season.

So, what's gonna happen to current co-hosts Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath?

Here's the spin: Dayna transitions into a "special correspondent role" for the program and will be Mario's back-up anchors. The press release says Mark, still touring and recording with Sugar Ray, is leaving the show "at his request" to refocus on hos music career.