HLN primetime is finally getting a male face: Dr. Drew Pinsky.
The famous TV doctor will join the network's primetime programming block in the spring, HLN chief Scot Safon announced Monday.
"I am thrilled to join HLN and I have no doubt that the natural fit I feel at the network will provide the opportunity to explore the stories behind the story and really explain the choices that people make," Pinsky said the announcement.
"Dr. Drew informs and inspires audiences on subjects that matter most to them and their families, and he is an ideal fit for the HLN network," Safon said. "Whether the topics are in the news or simply in the daily lives of our audience, Dr. Drew will shed light, provide crucial information and give viewers something to talk--and think--about."
HLN's current primetime lineup includes Nancy Grace at 8PM, Joy Behar at 9PM and a repeat of Grace's show at 10PM. "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell" airs at 7PM, and "Showbiz Tonight" airs at 11PM. The network did not indicate what timeslot the new Dr. Drew show would occupy.
Pinsky is known for his work on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," "Sober House" and "Sex Rehab" shows as well as his longtime radio show, "Loveline."