Fergie to host Fox’s American Idol successor series

Fergie will host The Four: Battle for Stardom, Fox’s replacement for American Idol that kicks off Jan. 4.

The previously announced show, which features four “top-notch singers” battling each week for the chance at a career, also includes a star-making panel comprised of Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and record label executive Charlie Walk. The competitors can come from any walk of life: any crooner could submit their own audition tapes.

“This is a unique and modern show format that I believe will set the standard for the next generation of singing competition series on TV,” said Fergie in a statement. “I am looking forward to being by the contestants’ sides during what could be the most important performances of their lives. Along with these amazing panelists whom I know and love, I hope my experiences as a solo artist and as a member of The Black Eyed Peas can help guide them in their quest to make it in the music industry.”

Here’s a promo of the show that premieres Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.