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TORONTO - Actor Adamo Ruggiero, who stars on Degrassi: The Next Generation, has been tapped to host an upcoming YTV talent show called The Next Star.

Auditions begin May 17 in Halifax.

Would-be contestants can also try out in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Calgary.

After the auditions, six kids will attend "star school" and viewers will ultimately decide who receives a recording contract.

Musician Suzie McNeil, from Rockstar: INXS, and songwriter Christopher Ward are among those who will mentor the contestants.

The Next Star is set to premiere July 18.