TLC Signs Ellen K to Be the Narrator of "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" and "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding"

Ellen K - known to 20 million listeners as co-host of the #1 rated and globally syndicated radio program "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" - will be the narrator of TLC's upcoming season of MY BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING, and the new series MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING, the network today announced.

The new season of MY BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING, sharing more of the outrageous weddings and extravagant celebrations of gypsies and travellers living in Britain, begins March 23 at 10/9c. MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING will premiere later this spring. Both are productions of Firecracker Films.

Ellen K's body of work includes the nightly segment "Inside Hollywood" on KTLA (Los Angeles), and she serves as the broadcast voice for The Grammy Awards, SAG Awards, and American Music Awards, as well as other events and ceremonies. Additionally, she will receive her own star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK of FAME this May.

"I am amazed by the Gypsy culture, and became obsessed within moments of viewing the show," said Ellen K. "What better way to fuel my fascination and learn even more about this lifestyle than to become part of this series? I'm thrilled to be on board!"