As part of Fox’s TCA press tour held Tuesday (Aug.8), the network announced it has ordered the new singing competition series The Four from Armoza Formats.

The Israeli producer-distributor launched the shiny-floor studio entertainment show in March under the name The Final Four. It was picked up by French production company Satisfaction in April.

Variety reported earlier this year that Fox accelerated development of the series in May, after ABC closed an agreement with producers FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of Core Media Group, to revive the series for its 2017/18 season. Fox cancelled the long-running singing competition show in 2016, after having been on the air since 2002.

Unlike many competition shows, The Four begins where some others end: with the four finalists.

Four talented and competitive singers – chosen by a panel of music industry experts – will try to defend their spot as they are challenged by singers looking to replace them on stage. Each week, if any of the four are outperformed, they’ll go home and their challengers will take their place.

The contestants who are able to outperform their challengers are safe to sing for another week. At the end of the season, the contestants who have safely secured their spots on stage will face off against one another to be named the winner.

At stake is the ultimate prize: the panel of industry experts becomes key players on the winner’s team. This elite group of stars will help develop the winner’s career.

Additional information, including the expert panelists, will be announced soon.

The Four was created by Armoza Formats and is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with Armoza Formats. David George, Adam Sher, David Eilenberg, Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh, Simon Thomas, Becca Walker, David Friedman, Avi Armoza and Nehama Cohen will serve as executive producers.

More to come…

CNBC Primetime is catering to an audience of young professionals with series that embrace an entrepreneurial spirit.

During its presentation at the TCA summer press tour yesterday (Aug. 3), the network unveiled a series of new and returning shows with a focus on careers and business.

Among them is The Job Interview— an unscripted series, where each half-hour episode brings viewers inside the room as real employers conduct interviews with real candidates.

Produced by ITV Entertainment and based on an ITV Studios format, the 10-episode series is set to debut on Oct. 25 at 10 p.m ET/PT.

“There are few situations as tense and dramatic as a job interview. We all know how high the stakes can be because we’ve all been there,” said Jim Ackerman, EVP of primetime alternative at CNBC, in a statement. “Our primetime shows speak to the strivers and the dreamers; people looking to build a better life — and that’s what makes The Job Interview a perfect fit for our lineup.”

It is distributed by ITV Studios Global Entertainment with David Eilenberg, David George, Shawn Witt and Arthur Borman serving as executive producers. Jim Ackerman and Luke Bauer are the executive producers for CNBC.

Last year, ITV inked a deal with Canadian unscripted prodco Force Four Entertainment for rights to the Channel 4 fixed-rig reality series.

CNBC also announced two other new projects in the development pipeline: Empires of New York (w/t) and Buy Your Own Business (w/t).

Empires of New York is billed as a docu-drama series that interweaves the stories of New York’s most power icons over the course of the 1980s, revelaing how their actions shaped the city. The series is produced by The Intellectual Property, with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman serving as executive producers.

In Buy Your Own Business, self-made entrepreneur Dennis Mulgannon will help people escape the rat race by buying the existing small business of their dreams. It is produced by Brian Graden Media, with Brian Graden and Dave Mace serving as executive producers.

Elsewhere, The Job Interview joins returning series such as The Profit, with entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis; outdoor investment series Adventure Capitalists; and Secret Lives of the Super Rich.

The network also greenlit new seasons of Billionaire Dollar Buyer, The Deed, The Deed: Chicago and American Greed.

Fan-favorite series Four Weddings is returning for a new season, Us Weeklycan exclusively reveal. TLC is now casting for the latest season, which features four brides attending and rating each other’s weddings, from the dress, decor, catering, music and more. The winning couple who has the highest rated wedding scores a honeymoon vacation prize.

But there’s a brand new catch. The new batch of brides will actually know each other.

“The brand-new season of Four Weddings will feature four friends or family members who are all planning to get married in 2017,” the network said in an exclusive statement to Us on Tuesday, August 1. “Each episode will feature four brides and shine a light on their friendships with each other — judging their weddings in different categories such as venue, food, originality and dress.” Each episode will feature four new brides.

The series is currently casting. If you are getting hitched within a few months of your friends or family members, you can apply now here. For more information, head to the Four Weddings Facebook page and watch a clip.

Four Weddings is produced by ITV Entertainment, based on an ITV Studios Format, for TLC. The hit show previously ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2014. The air date for the latest season has not yet been announced.

Israeli-based producer and distributor Armoza Formats’ current affairs game show format, The Bubble, has been optioned by U.S. prodco ITV Entertainment.

The Bubble (30×45) isolates celebrity contestants in a “bubble” for one entire week, with no access to internet, mobile phones or television. The contestants are then brought back into the studio and quizzed on the previous week’s current affairs and have to distinguish real stories from fiction.

The format has already aired more than 100 episodes in eight countries, including on the BBC in the UK, Croatia’s HTV1 and STV in Sweden.

“Armoza Formats consistently takes risks by creating high-quality and format-friendly entertainment content that explores cultural issues in unusual ways, ultimately resonating with audiences all around the world. We are delighted to continue to be in business with Armoza Formats and look forward to making The Bubblerise to great heights in the U.S.,” said ITV Entertainment president, David Eilenberg (pictured), in a statement.

ITV Entertainment – part of ITV America – is home to unscripted series including Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, A&E’s The First 48 and the new Queer Eye reboot for Netflix.

Gordon Ramsay is set to open a “Hell’s Kitchen” restaurant in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace, Ramsay announced Friday.

He unveiled the plans for the restaurant live to his fans on Facebook, with the new eatery expected to open this winter. To commemorate the announcement, Ramsay ignited his series’ 17-foot signature pitchfork, transported straight from the set of the Fox show, in the center of Caesars’ fountains. This marks Ramsay’s fifth Las Vegas restaurant and extends his partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

“Fans of the show have been asking us to bring a ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ restaurant to life since day one, so I’m thrilled to finally be doing it here at Caesars Palace,” Ramsay said. “A key element of the show’s success has always been the diners’ experience, so we are excited for guests in Las Vegas to feel like they too are part of the show – flames and all.”

Situated on one of the busiest corners in Las Vegas, the restaurant will seat nearly 300 guests, feature indoor and Strip-adjacent patio dining and will offer a daily themed brunch, dinner and bar menu. It will take its cue directly from the eponymous ITV Entertainment and Fox primetime series seen worldwide by millions of viewers, and will shine the spotlight on many of the show’s cast/chef recipes and dishes featured on the show, including many of Ramsay’s signature dishes.

Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen is a partnership between Gordon Ramsay and Caesars Entertainment in conjunction with ITV America. The television series airs in the U.S. on Fox and is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Kenny Rosen, David Eilenberg and Gordon Ramsay serve as executive producers.

Big Star Little Star’ will launch in May as the cable network sets its summer schedule.
USA Network is firming up its summer schedule.

The NBCUniversal-owned cabler has handed out a series order to celebrity game show Big Star Little Star, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Emmy winner Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) will host the project from ITV Entertainment. Based on the format from 12 Yard Productions, the series pairs stars and their kids as they test their knowledge of one another in a bid to win money for charity. Each episode will feature three famous families as they reveal behind-the-scenes moments from their lives.

The series is set to launch May 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and help kickoff USA Network’s summer slate that includes the debut of Jessica Biel starrer The Sinner (Aug. 2 at 10 p.m.). Joining the lineup are returning series Queen of the South (June 8 at 10 p.m.), Playing House (June 23 at 11 p.m.), Suits (July 12 at 9 p.m.) and Shooter (July 18 at 10 p.m.).

For its part, the long-awaited return of comedy Playing House will feature back-to-back episodes every Friday starting June 23, with the entire eight-episode season available on VOD starting June 24.

Deeley is repped by WME.

Leftfield Entertainment CEO David George has been tapped as president of parent company ITV America.

In the new role, George (pictured) will oversee ITV America’s creative development and production across the company’s production labels, pods and producer deals. He will work closely with ITV America CEO Brent Montgomery, to whom George will report, and ITV America CCO Adam Sher on development and series.

Under Montgomery, George and ITV America’s senior leadership – which includes Sher and Edward Simpson, EVP of business development and international – ITV America will continue to produce a broad range of scripted and unscripted programming, oversee strategic acquisitions and negotiate overall deals with pods and producers.

George joined Leftfield in 2010 as an executive producer, rising to become president of Leftfield Pictures in 2014 as the company grew from a single production entity into U.S. super indie Leftfield Entertainment, encompassing Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Loud TV and Outpost Entertainment.

He served as a key player in the company’s rapid expansion and ultimately in the expansion and rebranding of prodco ITV Entertainment, as well as shepherding ITV America’s Red Bandit Media and Kingdom Reign labels.

George, collaborating with Montgomery and the production group’s senior team, helped build out Leftfield’s stable of production labels while growing the company’s programming to encompass all genres of unscripted content, including reality, lifestyle, docuseries, live programming and competition series under the ITV America banner.

As George steps into the role of ITV America president, the Leftfield Entertainment moniker will be retired with prodcos Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Loud TV and Outpost Entertainment moving under the ITV America umbrella.

Leftfield Entertainment has previously inked a development deal with actor and WWE wrestler John Cena, partnered with Good Morning America co-host Lara Spencer to produced projects through her company Duffkat Media; signed a development deal with Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel. ITV America, meanwhile, most recently secured an exclusive production deal with Chi-raq actor La La Anthony.

ITV America-owned production units DiGa, High Noon Entertainment and Thinkfactory Media will continue to report directly into Montgomery.

ITV America will soon name a new president of Leftfield Pictures, who will serve alongside ITV Entertainment president David Eilenberg; Loud TV president Nick Rigg; Outpost Entertainment president Jodi Flynn; and Sirens Media co-presidents Rebecca Toth-Diefenbach and Valerie Haselton, as well as Red Bandit Media president Helga Eike, Kingdom Reign president Carlos King and Big Energy president Mark Efman.

“To say that David George has been a key player in the evolution and growth of Leftfield – and now ITV America – is an understatement,” said Montgomery. “He has helped move the company to its next iteration of content across nearly every genre, working especially creatively on innovative projects and deals with Amazon and Netflix, including our recently announced reimagining of the iconic Queer Eye for the Straight Guy to be produced by ITV Entertainment and our partners at Scout.”

“It’s rare in our business to step into a job and find a home. Leftfield and ITV have created a shop where the sky’s the limit, and if you want to take risks, work hard and think outside the box, it’s an amazing place for a producer, and for an executive,” added George. “I’m truly honored by this move to ITV America and cannot wait to continue pushing our company forward.”

Veteran TV producer David George has been promoted to president of ITV America, Variety has learned.

George had previously been CEO of Leftfield Entertainment since ITV acquired the Leftfield group, which includes Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Loud TV, and Outpost Entertainment. He will continue to report to ITV America CEO Brent Montgomery. In his new role, George will have oversight of creative development and production across the company’s production labels, pods and producer deals.

“To say that David George has been a key player in the evolution and growth of Leftfield — and now ITV America — is an understatement,” said Montgomery. “He has helped move the company to its next iteration of content across nearly every genre, working especially creatively on innovative projects and deals with Amazon and Netflix, including our recently announced reimagining of the iconic ‘Queer Eye’ to be produced by ITV Entertainment and our partners at Scout. Most importantly, he is a terrific human being and friend.”

George joined Leftfield in 2010 as an executive producer and rose through the ranks to president of Leftfield Pictures in 2014, as the company grew from a single production entity into Leftfield Entertainment, a moniker that will be retired, though the underlying shops will retain their names. George was responsible for programming hour growth every year, as well as the company’s celebrity-branded pod deals with such talent as John Cena, Bethenny Frankel, Lara Spencer and La La Anthony.

ITV America also will soon name a new president of Leftfield Pictures, who will serve alongside ITV Entertainment President David Eilenberg; Loud TV President Nick Rigg; Outpost Entertainment President Jodi Flynn; and Sirens Media Co-Presidents Rebecca Toth-Diefenbach and Valerie Haselton, as well as Red Bandit Media President Helga Eike, Kingdom Reign President Carlos King and Big Energy President Mark Efman.

Netflix has given the greenlight to a reboot of the Emmy-winning series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, with a fresh, eight-episode season set to drop globally on the streaming service this spring.

A new series will follow a familiar format – bringing together a team of five gay men who specialize in fashion, food & wine, grooming, culture, and interior design to deliver lifestyle makeovers for straight men in need of some help.

There is a twist, though. This time around the new “Fab 5″ will move from the Big Apple and head into America’s more conservative regions to do their work.

The concept, according to a Netflix statement, is to help foster unity in a country that is politically split.

“In a time when America stands divided and the future seems uncertain, a team of five brave men will try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer,” the company states.

Scout Productions’ David Collins, creator and executive producer of Queer Eye, along with executive producing partners Michael Williams and Rob Eric, are once again at the helm, in association with ITV Entertainment. David Eilenberg will executive produce for ITV Entertainment.

The original Queer Eye debuted on Bravo TV in 2003 and aired until 2007. The show won a Primetime Emmy in 2004 for Outstanding Reality TV.

NBC has greenlighted the pilot 5 Gold Rings, a game show based on a U.K. format from Possessed, part of ITV Studios, and Talpa. The series will be produced by ITV Entertainment.

Played on an interactive LED floor, 5 Gold Rings takes its title from the rings given each player as they answer questions over five levels. Viewers can connect to the game via smartphone, playing along on a mini-version of the LED floor.

“5 Gold Rings taps in to so many of the reasons game shows continue to appeal to US audiences,” said David Eilenberg, President, ITV Entertainment (pictured). “With mind-bending questions, big shiny floor visuals and a ticking clock, this show offers a fantastic dose of fun, excitement and adrenaline for game show fans across the board.”

Maarten Meijs, Managing Director of Talpa Global, noted the game’s global potential. “The unique gameplay combined with impressive and unique visual questions is sure to appeal to the US audience and we’re looking forward to working with ITV Entertainment and NBC to turn 5 Gold Rings into the new hit game show.”

The game “requires pinpoint accuracy as well as critical thinking,” said Glenn Hugill, Managing Director of Possessed, “creating an amazing arena-like atmosphere that’s part big money game-show and part sports. Best of all we have discovered that, across the world, everyone loves the out-and-out fun of the play along.”

5 Gold Rings recently launched in the Netherlands on SBS6 and will air in the U.K. on ITV early this year. Co-created by Possessed and Talpa, it is the first format jointly developed by the two companies.

ITV Entertainment is headed by President David Eilenberg.

Fox has renewed Gordon Ramsay cooking competition series “Hell’s Kitchen” for a 17th and 18th season, the network announced Friday. The series will hold auditions for contestants for upcoming seasons this month.

Producer will hold casting calls for new contestants Sept. 12 in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta and Sept. 16 in Chicago and Dallas. The show is raising its standards for contestants going forward, searching for head chefs and line cooks with several years experience to compete under Ramsay’s scrutiny.

The show’s 16th season will premiere Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. The grand prize this season for the show’s aspiring chefs is the head chef position at Ramsay’s Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at The Venetian Las Vegas.

Last season, “Hell’s Kitchen” averaged a 1.7 rating among adults 18-49 in Nielsen live-plus-seven numbers, ranking 74th among all broadcast primetime entertainment shows. The show averaged 5.03 million total viewers, ranking 100th.

“Hell’s Kitchen” is produced by by ITV Entertainment in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. It is executive produced by Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Ramsay.

he 15th season of HELL’S KITCHEN came to an exciting end as host and Head Chef Gordon Ramsay announced Ariel Malone the winner during last night’s season finale on FOX. Malone, 27, a country club chef from Hackensack, NJ, earned herself a Head Chef position at BLT Steak at Bally’s Las Vegas, a total prize value of $250,000.

“I’m living proof that hard work and believing in yourself can make dreams come true” said Malone. “Winning HELL’S KITCHEN is an unbelievable honor and I’m happy that I get to make a living doing what I love. With this opportunity, I’m excited to create a better life for my present and future family.”

“Throughout the competition, Ariel demonstrated that she was both a leader and a true powerhouse in the kitchen,” said Ramsay. “She exemplified impressive culinary skills, and proved to be creative, ambitious and quick on her feet no matter what was thrown her way. I am thrilled to see her joining the team at BLT Steak at Bally’s Las Vegas.”

In one of the most dramatic seasons to date, Malone proved to be a consistent leader during dinner services. Her strong attention to detail and determined spirit earned her a spot in the finale, during which she went head-to-head with Kristin Barone, a line cook from Chicago. For the final challenge, both skillful contestants created their own menus, and lead a team of their past competitors through the most important dinner service of their lives. Although both contestants executed outstanding dinner services, in the end, it was Malone who was victorious. Her menu items included:

Appetizers:
· Charred Octopus with Manchego Croquettes, Radish, Red Onion Salad, Chorizo Aioli and Tomato Jam

· Red Romaine Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Picked Herbs, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Basil and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

· Savory Cheese Cake with Wild Mushrooms Frisée, Truffle Soy Vinaigrette, Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Pickled Radishes

· Maine Lobster with White and Green Asparagus, Poached Crones, Roasted Romanesco and Lemon Vinaigrette

Entrees:
· Grilled Hanger Steak with Garlic, Rosemary, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Fingerling Potatoes and Red Wine Sauce

· Herb Garden Chicken with Carrot Purée, English Peas, Mint and Chicken Jus

· Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Bacon-Braised Beet Greens, Roasted Red Beets, Shaved Fennel and Beet Salad and Tabasco Lemon Vinaigrette

· Pan-Roasted Pork Chop with Potato Caramelized Onion Gratin, Roasted Apples, Black Pepper and Coriander Glaze

Desserts:
· Espresso Panna Cotta with Lemon Zest, Micro Mint and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

· Pistachio Sponge Cake with Currant Rum Caramel and Rum Raisin Ice Cream

HELL’S KITCHEN is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Gordon Ramsay serve as executive producers. “Like” HELL’S KITCHEN on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hellskitchen and follow the series on Twitter at @hellskitchenfox and Gordon Ramsay at @GordonRamsay. Join the discussion using #hellskitchen.

In his first hire as president of ITV Entertainment, David Eilenberg has named veteran reality producer and development executive Jessica Sebastian SVP Development for ITV America’s in-house reality production banner.

In her new role, Sebastian will spearhead development for the production company, focusing on creating talent-driven series and innovative formats across a range of unscripted genres. She reports to Eilenberg.

Sebastian moves to ITV from USA Network, where she served as head of alternative programming, overseeing production on hit series Chrisley Knows Best, and developing and overseeing production on new series First Impressions with Dana Carvey and WWE’s Tough Enough. Previously, she was VP Current and Development at Electus. Before that, she served in development positions at the Style network and Original Media.

“Jessica brings immense talent, drive and expertise to ITV, having worked on both the network and producer sides of our business,” said Ellenberg. “Her experience and perspective are particularly meaningful at a time when our business is ultra-competitive but also ripe with opportunity. We are extremely excited to welcome Jessica to ITV.”

ITV Entertainment’s current series include Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, A&E’s The First 48 and E!’s Rich Kids Of Beverly Hills, as well as upcoming spinoff EJ And The City (working title).

A rich kid is heading out on his own! Rich Kids of Beverly Hills standout EJ Johnson has landed his own series, as E! is launching EJ and the City, Us Weekly has exclusively learned.

The six-part spinoff, premiering on June 19 following Rich Kids’ season 4 finale, centers on the fashionably fabulous Johnson, who recently dropped 180 pounds and is continuing to pursue the next steps in both his career and his love life.

Johnson, 23, who is NBA legend Magic Johnson’s son, will be joined by his squad, including sister Elisa Johnson, LL Cool J’s daughter Samaria Smith and real estate development heir Sanaz Panahi.

“EJ continues to be a standout character on #RichKids, with his over-the-top personality and incomparable style, and now viewers will get a chance to follow him on a whole new journey as he embraces his newfound self-confidence and works to build a brand that lives up to his family name,” E! exec Jeff Olde says in a statement.

The spinoff is produced by ITV Entertainment, in association with GGTV and Leepson Bounds Entertainment. The executive producers are Gennifer Gardiner, David Leepson, Eric Kranzler and Doron Ofir.

EJ and the City premieres on E! on Sunday, June 19, at 11 p.m. ET before moving to Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

ITV America has recruited TNT and TBS alternative programming chief David Eilenberg to head its ITV Entertainment banner as president.

Eilenberg takes over the post that was vacated last summer by producer Orly Adelson. ITV Entertainment is home to unscripted series including Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen,” E!’s “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” and A&E’s “The First 48.”

“David is one of the smartest, most well-liked and talented people in our business. With a vast creative and production background that encompasses breakthrough international franchises for network and cable alike, as well as being an experienced and artful buyer, David is in a unique position to lead ITV Entertainment,” ITV America president Montgomery said. “This is a time when the ability to adeptly and sensitively navigate a complex and changing TV landscape has never been more critical. In this regard, David Eilenberg is simply a home run for all of us at ITV.”

Eilenberg had spent the past four years as senior VP of unscripted development for TNT and TBS. He spearheaded a host of unscripted projects for the cablers and also oversaw the production of TBS’ late-night franchise “Conan” and kudocasts including the SAG Awards and AFI Life Achievement telecast. Among the shows he championed for TNT were the Dick Wolf-produced “Cold Justice” and “Cold Justice: Sex Crimes” and TBS’ “King of the Nerds.”

Before Turner, Eilenberg spent four years as head of development and current programming at Mark Burnett Productions. He had a hand in the developing and producing Burnett’s roster of hits including NBC’s “The Voice,” ABC’s “Shark Tank” and Fox’s “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?” He was also key player in setting up integration deals for “The Apprentice” during his tenure with Burnett.

“Having worked for some of the best producers and executives in television, I know what a great opportunity it is to be able to join an international entertainment powerhouse with the resources, reach and deep talent pool of ITV,” Eilenberg said.

With his departure, TNT and TBS’ unscripted efforts will fall under the direction of Brett Weitz, TBS’ exec VP of original programming.

Brent Montgomery, founder of Leftfield Entertainment and CEO of ITV America, will be inducted into the Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame on June 9 during the annual awards ceremony in Santa Monica, California.

Montgomery began his career in unscripted TV via such reality staples as The Bachelor, Wife Swap and Blind Date. Forming New York-based Leftfield Pictures in 2002, he sold his first show, The Principal’s Office, in 2008.

In 2009, with the debut of Leftfield’s Pawn Stars on History, an industry-defining new franchise was born and Leftfield’s, and Montgomery’s, trajectory shot upwards, with myriad series and hundreds of programming hours added to its slate. In 2013, Montgomery completed the first debt-financing, television prodco acquisition with the purchase of The Real Housewives of New Jersey producers Sirens Media.

Montgomery subsequently formed new production outfits – Tiny House Nation prodco Loud TV with Nick Rigg and Outpost Entertainment with Jodi Flynn – and made them part of his own “superindie,” Leftfield Entertainment, which also houses Leftfield Pictures and, as of April 2015, Riot Creative, run by Stephanie Angelides.

In the spring of 2014, ITV acquired Leftfield Entertainment for US$360 million, a deal that the British broadcaster said would turn what was then known as ITV Studios U.S. Group into the largest independent unscripted production group in the U.S. Since then, the Leftfield companies have secured more than 30 new commissions such as American Grit for FOX; Alone for History; Blood, Sweat and Heels for Bravo; Cutting It: In the ATL for WE tv, and specials Billy the Kid: The New Evidence and Brain Surgery Live for National Geographic Channel.

As CEO of ITV America, Montgomery has oversight of ITV’s U.S. portfolio, with such prodcos as ITV Entertainment, Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Outpost Entertainment, Loud TV, Riot Creative, Thinkfactory Media, High Noon Entertainment, DiGa and Gurney Productions under its umbrella. The company currently produces more than 800 hours of content and 100 programs, working in partnership with more than 40 networks.

“Brent’s ability to unearth characters and stories that resonate with audiences, coupled with his business acumen and sheer passion for producing, has made him a formidable force in the unscripted entertainment industry and in the television world at large,” said realscreen editor and content director Barry Walsh in a statement. “In bringing one of reality TV’s biggest hits of the past decade to the world, building an American superindie, and now, overseeing the largest independent unscripted producer in the U.S., Brent Montgomery has certainly earned this recognition and we are thrilled to name him Producer Extraordinaire at the upcoming Realscreen Awards.”

Past producer inductees into the Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame have included Craig Piligian, Stephen Lambert, Bertram van Munster, Thom Beers, Jonathan Murray and Mark Burnett.

It’s wedding season on #RichKids of Beverly Hills. E! has announced that season four of the reality series will premiere on April 17th.

The reality series, which follows a group of rich 20-somethings in Los Angeles, was renewed in December.

The new season will chronicle the impending nuptials of Morgan Stewart and Brendan Fitzpatrick, from the bachelor party to the throwing of the bouquet. The new episodes will also focus on the business endeavors of Dorothy and Jonny’s music career.

Read the full details below:

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 2016- “For richer or for… richer,” the #RichKids of Beverly Hills are springing into their first ever wedding season. Premiering Sunday, April 17th at 10pm ET/PT, the eight-episode season will follow blogger babe Morgan Stewart and real estate mogul Brendan Fitzpatrick’s diamond encrusted road to the altar. E!’s cameras will capture all of the glitz and glam as they prepare to tie the knot in front of their #fabuluxe families and friends including Dorothy Wang, EJ Johnson, and Jonny Drubel. From bachelor parties and bridal showers to bridezilla meltdowns and who’s making the guest list, there is #nofilter that can hide the over-the-top drama when the #RichKids of Beverly Hills returns Sunday, April 17th on E!

The new season kicks off as Morgan and Brendan wind down from their engagement bliss and begin planning their dream wedding. However the couple quickly realizes that wedding planning is not all white roses and champagne tastings. Morgan’s bridezilla behavior drives a wedge between her and Brendan, leaving Morgan to question his commitment not only to the wedding, but also to her. Aside from relationship drama accounting for Morgan’s #SomethingBlue, the blonde behind BoobsAndLoubs.com will bring cameras along for the ride as she immerses herself into the luxuries of a blushing bride including jetting off for her bachelorette party and participating in a photo spread for Brides Magazine.

Bitten by the business-woman-bug, Dorothy is focused on building her brand as she launches several new product lines. Building an empire aside, after taking a much needed “guy-iatus,” the queen of social media is ready to dive back into the dating pool. However, she may have gone in the deep end a little too quickly when tabloids link her to an NBA star and she is hounded by paparazzi looking for a confirmation. The Instagram darling also struggles with feeling disconnected from her bestie Morgan. With the bombshell being caught up in wedding bliss, something Dorothy can’t relate to (#FoMo), @DorothyWang turns to her old pal Bianca Weiser Espada to put the “B” back in BFF but an old feud between Brendan and Bianca causes even more tension between Dorothy and Morgan.

After going through a breakup last season, Jonny is enjoying the single life and refocusing on his music career. He has engrossed himself into the music scene and has established himself as one of LA’s most promising new DJs. Yet, his new found passion leads to excessive partying and wild boys. However, a rude awaking rocks his world in the form of a health scare and Jonny is forced to reevaluate his promiscuous party-boy lifestyle.

Now finished with school, EJ is ready to leave the nest and figure out what’s next in his career. In addition, after once being celebrated for losing 180 pounds, EJ begins to face some media criticism regarding his weight and skeptical friends worry that he’s becoming too thin. With his fresh look and heightened self-confidence, EJ is ready for the next step in his life -he just needs to determine what it is.

Buckle up because it’s going to be a bumpy ride to the altar. Don’t miss the all-new season of #RichKids of Beverly Hills premiering Sunday, April 17th at 10pm ET/PT only on E!

Produced by ITV Entertainment in association with Leepson Bounds Entertainment. David Leepson, Gennifer Gardiner and Doron Ofir are executive producers.”

“For richer or for… richer,” the #RICHKIDS OF BEVERLY HILLS are springing into their first ever wedding season. Premiering Sunday, April 17th at 10pm ET/PT, the eight-episode season will follow blogger babe Morgan Stewart and real estate mogul Brendan Fitzpatrick’s diamond encrusted road to the altar. E!’s cameras will capture all of the glitz and glam as they prepare to tie the knot in front of their #fabuluxe families and friends including Dorothy Wang, EJ Johnson, and Jonny Drubel. From bachelor parties and bridal showers to bridezilla meltdowns and who’s making the guest list, there is #nofilter that can hide the over-the-top drama when the #RICHKIDS OF BEVERLY HILLS returns Sunday, April 17th on E!

The new season kicks off as Morgan and Brendan wind down from their engagement bliss and begin planning their dream wedding. However the couple quickly realizes that wedding planning is not all white roses and champagne tastings. Morgan’s bridezilla behavior drives a wedge between her and Brendan, leaving Morgan to question his commitment not only to the wedding, but also to her. Aside from relationship drama accounting for Morgan’s #SomethingBlue, the blonde behind BoobsAndLoubs.com will bring cameras along for THE RIDE as she immerses herself into the luxuries of a blushing bride including jetting off for her bachelorette party and participating in a photo spread for Brides Magazine.

Bitten by the business-woman-bug, Dorothy is focused on building her brand as she launches several new product lines. Building an EMPIRE aside, after taking a much needed “guy-iatus,” the queen of social media is ready to dive back into the dating pool. However, she may have gone in the deep end a little too quickly when tabloids link her to an NBA star and she is hounded by paparazzi looking for a confirmation. The Instagram darling also struggles with feeling disconnected from her bestie Morgan. With the bombshell being caught up in wedding bliss, something Dorothy can’t relate to (#FoMo), @DorothyWang turns to her old pal BIANCA Weiser Espada to put the “B” back in BFF but an old feud between Brendan and BIANCA causes even more tension between Dorothy and Morgan.

After going through a breakup last season, Jonny is enjoying the single life and refocusing on his music career. He has engrossed himself into the music scene and has established himself as one of LA’s most promising new DJs. Yet, his new found passion leads to excessive partying and wild boys. However, a rude awaking rocks his world in the form of a health scare and Jonny is forced to reevaluate his promiscuous party-boy lifestyle.

Now finished with school, EJ is ready to leave the nest and figure out what’s next in his career. In addition, after once being celebrated for losing 180 pounds, EJ begins to face some media criticism regarding his weight and skeptical friends worry that he’s BECOMING too thin. With his fresh look and heightened self-confidence, EJ is ready for the next step in his life -he just needs to determine what it is.

Buckle up because it’s going to be a bumpy ride to the altar. Don’t miss the all-new season of #RICHKIDS OF BEVERLY HILLS premiering Sunday, April 17th at 10pm ET/PT only on E!

Produced by ITV Entertainment in association with Leepson Bounds Entertainment. David Leepson, Gennifer Gardiner and Doron Ofir are executive producers.

ITV this morning officially announced that Brent Montgomery, founder and CEO of ITV-owned Leftfield Entertainment, has been appointed CEO of ITV Studios U.S. Group, which is being renamed ITV America. ITV Studios acquired a controlling stake in Leftfield last year. As part of today’s restructuring, ITV has acquired the remaining 20% of the Leftfield Entertainment group.

Montgomery will oversee ITV’s U.S. group of businesses, which collectively produce over 100 programs on 43 networks, the vast majority of them on the unscripted side. The list of the ITV American companies include production arm ITV Studios America, which will be rebranded as ITV Entertainment, as well as acquired companies Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Outpost Entertainment, Loud TV, Riot Creative, Thinkfactory Media, High Noon Entertainment, DiGa and Gurney Productions. They will continue to produce under their current labels and with their existing management teams under the ITV America umbrella.

Montgomery will report to Kevin Lygo, Managing Director, ITV Studios. Also reporting to Lygo is recently appointed Philippe Maigret, President of ITV America’s scripted business, who will work with Montgomery. The top ITV Studios US Group post had been vacant since chairman Paul Buccieri left a year ago to join A+E Networks.

Montgomery is the latest reality producer to sell his company to a European content company and eventually become head of the mothership company’s U.S. outpost. The list also includes Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin, whose 51 Minds and Original Media were bought by Endemol, with the duo becoming co-CEOs of Endemol North America and later co-CEOs of Endemol Shine North America. And Thom Beers of FremantleMedia-owned Original Prods. became CEO of FremantleMedia North America.

Several key executives Montgomery worked with at Leftfield also are getting bigger responsibilities at the umbrella company. Leftfield’s Chief Creative Officer Adam Sher will serve in the same capacity at ITV America; Leftfield’s General Manager Chris Valentini becomes Chief Operating Officer of ITV America, and Ed Simpson transitions from Leftfield Entertainment to become EVP, Business Development & International, ITV America. Meanwhile, Leftfield’s president David George will succeed Montgomery as CEO of that company. Valentini, George and Simpson all remain based in New York, with Sher continuing to operate out of Los Angeles.

The heads of all ITV America production companies will continue to lead their respective businesses, reporting to Montgomery. A head of the rebranded, Los Angeles-based ITV Entertainment, will be named shortly, with Sher overseeing it in the interim. Several executives are staying put. Oliver De La Hoz remains EVP, Finance; Ivan Garel-Jones remains EVP, Business and Legal Affairs; and Jenise Caiola remains EVP, Human Resources, all at ITV America.

“ITV has gone from strength to strength in the U.S. over the last few years both organically and through acquisition and is now the biggest unscripted indie in the U.S.,” Lygo said. “Bringing all our U.S. production businesses together, ITV America will build on this success as we take our U.S. operations to the next level and continue to build a global content business of scale.”

Selling his first series in 2008, Montgomery formed Leftfield Pictures the following year, quickly growing the business to what is now Leftfield Entertainment, which this year produced 364 hours of content, including hit franchise Pawn Stars, and series American Restoration and Counting Cars. Recent commissions include Killing Fields, Food Porn, Brain Surgery Live, Arctic Recovery and He Shed, She Shed.