Billy Bush lines up first hosting gig since Access Hollywood scandal

Billy Bush.
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Billy Bush is returning to television.

Bush is set to host Extra Extra, which is described as a new version of Extra that will cover pop culture, sports, and politics, beginning this fall, People reported on Wednesday. This is Bush's first hosting gig since he was fired from Today in 2016 following the release of a leaked 2005 tape in which he laughs along as then presidential candidate Donald Trump says that he has grabbed women without their consent.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.