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As a teenager, Demi Lovato would sit on her tour bus in tears, questioning why she felt so miserable despite adoring fans gathering outside her windows expressing their love for her. As she navigated the arduous path from child star to adulthood, her struggles escalated until the game-changing day she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

“I was so relieved I finally had a diagnosis [because] I spent so many years struggling,” Lovato, 30, told the Hollywood & Mind Summit at United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday evening. “I didn’t know why I was a certain way and I was dealing with depression and such extreme lows when I seemingly had the world in front of me ripe with opportunities.”

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“I remember being 15-years-old on a tour bus and watching fans follow my bus with posters,...

Hayley Hasselhoff is on a mission to empower people to love the skin they're in. The model opened up about how her health journey is not dictated by a number on a scale, but rather, how it can shape her overall wellbeing.  "We shouldn't stop our lives because of our size," she exclusively told E! News. "We should celebrate ourselves in every stage of our lives." "I really feel the conversation needs to be re-written about how you can love your body," she continued. "You can love your body while trying to achieve new wellness or health goals. That's something that I don't think we speak up enough about in the community of body...

No matter what size you are, Hayley Hasselhoff has the same message: You are beautiful. From the age of 14 when she became a curve model, Hayley had a front-row seat to the fashion world that didn't always make every woman feel welcomed. More than a decade later, the 28-year-old actress and podcast host argues there is still work to be done. Before launching her new podcast titled Redefine You: A Conversation For Wellbeing, Hayley opened up to E! News about her career and the change she hopes to see in the future. "I think the most important thing for me is size inclusivity and representation," she exclusively shared with E! News. "You know you want to be able to see yourself represented...

Hayley Hasselhoff is making history as the first-ever curve model to cover European Playboy. The daughter of David Hasselhoff shared the historic cover image to her Instagram on Wednesday, April 14, writing that she is "deeply humbled and honoured" to set this precedent for Playboy Germany.  "I am overcome with emotion around what this cover signifies for inclusivity and its greater purpose towards female empowerment," she wrote. "I wanted to use this platform to express that you have the power to love your body without hesitation because of societies' standards of beauty."  Hayley voiced appreciation for photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, who...

Axs TV has revealed that it will premiere the 16th season of the UK version of The X Factor on October 14 at 8Pm — and this year it will have a celebrity twist.

The X Factor: Celebrity, made by Syco Entertainment and Fremantle-owned Thames Television for ITV, will feature stars including Ricki Lake, Glee’s Kevin McHale and Hayley Hasselhoff in the singing contest. Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh will judge, while Dermot O’Leary will host.

Axs TV has been the U.S. home of The X Factor for the past five years. Lucia McCalmont, vice president of program acquisitions at Axs TV, said: “The series has long stood as one of the most popular offerings on our network, and has particularly resonated with our younger viewers who are excited to be among the first to see the up-and-coming international stars of tomorrow.

“We are proud to...

Ricki Lake, Glee’s Kevin McHale and Hayley Hasselhoff are some of the stars lined up for ITV’s The X Factor: Celebrity.

The British broadcaster has tweaked its long-running reality competition series to feature celebrities beginning in October. Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh will judge, while Dermot O’Leary will host.

Talk show host Lake, McHale, who co-hosted the Teen Choice Awards with Demi Lovato, and David Hasselhoff’s daughter Hayley, who starred in ABC Family series Huge, will feature alongside a raft of British celebrities, influencers and Love Island contestants.

Lake will feature in the over-28 age category alongside The Chase’s Jenny Ryan, journalist Martin Bashir, famous for his 2003 Michael Jackson interview, and Coronation Street actress Victoria Ekanoye. Hasselhoff and McHale will feature in the under 28s category alongside Ex on the Beach star Megan McKenna, Love Actually’s Olivia Olson and EastEnders’ Jonny Labey.

Hayley Hasselhoff, the 24-year-old daughter of actor David Hasselhoff, was arrested for D.U.I. over the Mother’s Day weekend after she allegedly passed out behind the wheel of her Mercedes Benz in Los Angeles, California Highway Patrol confirms to People.

According to the police report obtained by People, Hayley was driving on the 101 freeway around 4 a.m. on Saturday and witnesses called 911 after her car came to a complete stop on an off-ramp. Police say they found the Sharknado 4 actress passed out in the driver’s seat with her foot on the brake.

First responders were able to...

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirms that Hayley Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff’s daughter, was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence. According to a police report obtained by Et Canada, the 24-year-old “Sharknado” was arrested on a Los Angeles freeway at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Related: David Hasselhoff Is Hosting A Cruise, And You Can […]...

Hayley Hasselhoff went out-of-this-world for Halloween. The 24-year-old daughter of David Hasselhoff dressed as a space goddess for an alien-themed holiday party at Tenants of the Trees in Los Angeles on Sunday, hosted by Just Jared.

The plus-size model went braless wearing a semi-sheer lace negligee that was layered with a blush-toned satin duster jacket. Hasselhoff also opted for a satin skirt and gold metallic boots. And it was all in the intergalactic details for Hayley.

She accessorized her costume with stick-on rhinestones on her chest, elegant pearl headband, colored contacts and elaborate silver eyeshadow that was accented with beaded special effects around her eyes.

Double trouble? More like double the cuteness! Jerry O'Connell stepped out Saturday afternoon to show off his golfing skills at Brooks Brothers' Mini Classic Golf Tournament. But before he tried to get a hole in one and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the proud dad walked the red carpet with two very important ladies in his life. That's right, Jerry and Rebecca Romijn's six-year-old twins Dolly and Charlie joined in on the charity event where they smiled for the cameras as daddy posed in between them. Rico Rodriguez, Dan Bucatinsky and Hayley Hasselhoff were also in attendance.  Wearing button-down T-shirts with Converse sneakers, the elementary school...

David Hasselhoff has some good genes!The "Baywatch" star's daughter, Taylor Hasselhoff, stole the spotlight at the Los Angeles premiere of "Manny" on Tuesday.Sporting a very low-cut Lbd and black booties, the 24-year-old beauty showed off her killer curves as she posed for pictures at the event. You may recognize Taylor from her roles in "Sunken City," "More Than Puppy Love" and her reality show, "Meet the Hasselhoffs."The actor certainly passed on his good looks to Taylor and her younger sister, Hayley Hasselhoff, who is an up-and-coming plus size model.toofab's Candice Brock recently sat down with the 22-year-old bombshell to find out what The Hoff thinks of his daughter's budding career. "He loves it! He's so supportive," Hayley gushed. "They're so proud of me, they've always told me to follow my dreams. They're all a part of it and so supportive. We're a close family, so it's...

Her father made a name for himself by showing some skin on "Baywatch," and now, Hayley Hasselhoff is proving she's just as proud of her physique.toofab's Candice Brock sat down with the plus-size model to talk about how she embraces her curves, her upcoming projects (including a possible lingerie line) and the best advice dad David Hasselhoff has given her. This past year has been pretty amazing for the gorgeous blonde. Not only did Yahoo! select her as one of the "11 Plus-Size Models You Need To Know," she was also named 2014's Best Plus-Sized Model at the British Plus Size Fashion Awards in November.Hasselhoff, 22, says she was simply "humbled and honored" just to be nominated. "I was in a category with girls I look up to and girls who have been in this industry for such a long time," she tells toofab. "To be nominated was so humbling...

David Hasselhoff must be quite the proud pop today. His younger daughter, Hayley Hasselhoff, walked the runway Friday at the British Plus Size Fashion show at London's Vinopolis, strutting her stuff in a little black dress, her chic platinum-blond hair dramatically slicked back in a tight ponytail. A statement gold necklace, black platforms, visible bobby pins in her hair and smoky eye makeup completed the edgy look. The accomplished catwalker also shared a multi-image selfie taken in the mirror while she was being primped beforehand, her long hair still flowing. "Back stage with the gorgeous @HHasselhoff for @Bpsfw #runway show today!" America's Next Top...

Hayley Hasselhoff, the 20-year-old daughter of David Hasselhoff, has been officially charged with DUI and with speeding by the Los Angeles City Attorney. In the criminal complaint obtained by E! News, the charges were filed on Jan. 3. However, because Haley, or an attorney appearing on her behalf, did not show for her arraignment on Jan. 16, a bench warrant was issued and her bail was set at $26,000. On Feb. 11, a private attorney appeared on her behalf, and her $26,000 bench warrant was subsequently withdrawn and a court date for entering a plea was set for Feb. 25. Hayley was arrested on Nov. 25, 2012. Besides the DUI, she was charged with driving 85 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Hayley Hasselhoff had been charged with DUI and speeding following an arrest in Los Angeles just after Christmas. But the actress insists the story is completely inaccurate. 

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"The story that broke this week is absolutely false," Hasselhoff exclusively tells ETonline in a statement. "I did not get a DUI, nor did I get arrested. I wish that the press would do their diligence to get their facts straight."

Hasselhoff adds, "Unfortunately, this is not the first time my family and I have been falsely accused in the media. However, since drinking and driving is not a matter I take lightly, I wanted to speak up for the sake of my family, friends and supporters."

Hasselhoff's rep admits that she was pulled over for speeding and got a speeding ticket, but did not get arrested or charged with a DUI as the media's stories have claimed...

Actress Hayley Hasselhoff has been charged with a DUI following an arrest in late December, reports RadarOnline.

According to the website, Los Angeles prosecutors formally filed the charges against former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff's youngest daughter on Jan. 3, and she faces up to six months in jail if convicted.

A source revealed the 20-year-old, who appeared on the short-lived 2010 reality series "The Hasselhoffs," as well as the short-lived ABC Family series "Huge," is planning to fight the charges.

This isn't the first time the aspiring actress' last name has made alcohol-related headlines.

In 2007, her older sister Taylor recorded and uploaded a video of her father's drunken rant while eating a cheeseburger, as she pleaded with him to stop drinking and uploaded it to YouTube. In 2009, the actor allegedly was rushed to the hospital and treated for alcohol poisoning on multiple occasions, though his reps denied the reports.

Meanwhile, Hayley’s mom,...

On TV this Monday: A new Pair of Kings kicks off a regal evening that continues with RuPaul’s classroom of queens. HBO rolls out a Dog-gedly determined new doc, and those who live in ABC’s controversial Glass House check their stones — and their last shreds of privacy — at the door. Here are 10 programs you may enjoy.

8 pm Antiques Roadshow (PBS) | For the first time in its 16-year history, the PBS mainstay revisits items appraised in a previous episode to see whether their value has changed over time. In related news, your Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox still isn’t...

Celebrity Big Brother bosses have reportedly booked Pamela Bach for their upcoming series.

The 47 year old American actress is said to have agreed a deal, which will see her entering the famous house later this month and insiders say that executives are hoping she will spill the beans on her former marriage to Britain’s Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff.

The pair wed in 1989 and had two daughters together – Taylor Ann Hasselhoff and Hayley Amber Hasselhoff – before they eventually divorced in July 2006. They had a volatile relationship and in recent years, Pamela has blamed his drink and drug habits for the demise of their marriage, claiming that The Hoff often beat her. She has also claimed that he cheated on her and passed her an Std and insisted that at one point, the singer was so reliant on illegal substances, that he often wet the bed.

David of course denies...

Universal Pictures has brought "Hop" to Los Angeles on Sunday, March 27 for its premiere. Coming to the premiere, which was held at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California, voice cast member Russell Brand sported red leather jacket, white shirt and matching gray pants, while Hugh Laurie donned blue shirt with black blazer.

David Hasselhoff brought along his daughters Taylor Ann and Hayley Hasselhoff to the premiere. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Perkins looked beautiful in her floral-printed dress, and young actress Tiffany Espensen walked on the green carpet in her white-and-pink gown. Other cast coming to the bash included James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria.

In the meantime, other Hollywood stars also hit the green carpet, including Maria Canals Barrera, Peggy Tanous, Zoey Deutch, and Lea Thompson. Some young stars like Bailee Madison, Spencer List, Peyton List, and Cody Simpson were there as well.

"Hop" will make its way out in theaters across...

Hayley Hasselhoff has ditched her top for a cause. Taking part in raising awareness about marriage equality, the teen daughter of David Hasselhoff poses topless in NOH8 Campaign. In the picture shared by Just Jared, she covers her bare breasts with two hands while her mouth is taped shut and her cheek sports "NOH8" paint.

Talking about her participation, the 18-year-old said, "I think the NOH8 campaign is outstandingly moving." She added, "The photographic protest created in response to the passage of Proposition 8, has been a huge topic in and out of the entertainment industry. I believe in the power of coming together to make an impact, so I am glad to be able to support such a powerful message."

Created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley, NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest against California Proposition 8. Many celebrities have taken part in support of the campaign.

David Hasselhoff has got his own reality show "The Hasselhoffs" pulled off its schedule. New York Magazine's Vulture has first brought out the report informing that following the second airing of the show, the "Knight Rider" star's show has been officially made off the air by its TV network A&E due to the fact that it gets poor ratings in the premiere.

The site explained that there were only 718,000 people watching the first episode while the second got 505,000. Meanwhile, the fate of the remaining eight episodes of the series, which tells story about the 58-year-old actor and his two daughters, Hayley Hasselhoff and Taylor Ann Hasselhoff, remains unclear.

Recently, David himself admitted he was wary about seeing his daughters in the spotlight. "Bringing them into a business that is sometimes brutally unfair and sometimes breaks your heart was hard," he said. "Most of the time, it's fantastic, when you're on stage performing,...

David Hasselhoff found it hard bringing his daughters into the public eye. The former "Baywatch" actor stars in new reality TV show "The Hasselhoffs" with 20-year-old student Taylor Ann and 18-year-old actress Hayley Hasselhoff, his kids with ex-wife Pamela Bach, and admits he was wary about seeing them in the spotlight because of the unwanted attention it can bring.

"Bringing them into a business that is sometimes brutally unfair and sometimes breaks your heart was hard," David said. "Most of the time, it's fantastic, when you're on stage performing, and the girls know this because they've been on stage and been performing, but it's fantastic. It's just the other stuff that goes with it."

However, the 58-year-old star is grateful that their new show will allow his family to present themselves and their opinions in their own way. He told "Fox & Friends", "Instead of running from the cameras and having them say what they want,...

Taylor Swift is one of those luminous beauties, like Hayley Hasselhoff and Scarlett Johansson, who look like Dresden dolls up close with their perfect skin and features. The singer has made a huge mark in the business, even holding her own with Kanye West during an award tug-of-war that showed her grace under pressure. Grammy Award-winning superstar Taylor Swift has joined NBC.s traditional Thanksgiving lineup on Thursday, November 25 with an all-new musical special .Taylor Swift: Speak Now. (8- 9 p.m. Et). .Taylor Swift: Speak Now. will bring fans on a whirlwind trip from New York City to Los Angeles with concerts in unique locations, including Central Park and on top of a tour bus on Hollywood...

Thanks to the ladies at Jezebel, there’s a petition to save ABC Family’s fat-camp teen drama Huge, which was canceled Monday. I’ve signed it — here’s why you should, too:

1. While larger folks have been showing up more on television lately — see Drop Dead Diva, Mike & Molly — they’re still far outnumbered by model-thin types. We can’t afford to lose any of them when they’re on even a decent show — and this was more than decent. Which brings us to …

2. With Greek on its way out and Ten Things I Hate About You gone, Huge...

The women's website Jezebel has started a petition calling for the ABC Family show Huge to be rescued. The series, which starred Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff, focused on a group of people at a weight-loss camp. However, it was cancelled by ABC Family earlier this week. Jezebel has now called for the programme to be saved and has praised the show for representing overweight people in a realistic way. "Entertainment comes in so many different forms: police dramas, hospital shows, teen soaps, spy thrillers... and overweight characters are few and far between," writer Dodai Stewart said. Referring to new sitcom Mike & Molly, she continued: "Fat people can be on a scripted show, as long as fat is the punchline. "Huge was different, of course, because although the show was about teenagers at a weight-loss camp, weight (more)...

Fall TV schedule gorges on weight-loss shows

A day after ABC Family canceled its freshman series "Huge," Jezebel.com has started an online petition to save the weight-loss drama.

In the petition, Jezebel.com's Dodai Stewart argues that there are too few TV shows that feature overweight characters, and on the shows where fat characters do exist, they are typically treated as a punchline.

"'Huge' was different, of course, because although the show was about teenagers at a weight-loss camp, weight loss was actually just a fraction of the issues the kids (and adults) were dealing with," the petition reads. "The characters juggled dilemmas relating to crushes, self-confidence, popularity, rumors, toxic friendships, sexual urges, family drama, jealousy, embarrassment, sexual orientation, creativity, lying, cheating, rebellion, body odor, nerdiness and body image. In other words, it reminded us that fat people are people. Humans."

"Huge," which stars Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff,...

ABC Family has determined that "Huge" is not working for them. The teen series starring Nikki Blonsky and David Hasselhoff's daughter Hayley Hasselhoff has been canceled after one season which debuted over this summer.

"Huge" follows a group of teens from different backgrounds attending a weight loss camp as they embark on their individual journeys of self discovery. Although the weight-focused show started out pretty strong in the pilot, it suffered a rating decline by averaging 1.9 million viewers. This number is low when compared to that by ABC Family's other newbies "Pretty Little Liars" and "Melissa & Joey".

In a statement to EW, the show's creators, Winnie Holzman and Savannah Dooley, said, "First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who embraced Huge and supported it. While it's disappointing not to be able to go forward with the characters we love so much and had so many plans for,...

There weren't big ratings for ABC Family's Huge series so the cable channel has cancelled it after just 10 episodes.

Huge follows a group of seven teenagers who are sent to weight-loss camp with diverse results. The cast includes Nikki Blonsky, Hayley Hasselhoff, Raven Goodwin, Ari Stidham, Ashley Holliday, Harvey Guillen, Stefan Van Ray, Jacob Wysocki, Molly Tarlov, Gina Torres, Zander Eckhouse, Zoe Jarman, and Paul Dooley.

The show debuted to a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic last June with 2.53 million viewers. ABC Family bragged that it was their biggest series launch to date among women 18-49 and second largest in adults 18-49 and women 18-34.

  Unfortunately, the numbers started to fall in week two and slowly kept dropping off. By week eight, Huge hit a series low with a 0.5 rating in the demo and 1.34 million...

Fall TV schedule gorges on weight-loss shows

ABC Family has canceled its freshman drama series "Huge."

The series, based on the young adult novel by Sasha Paley, centers on a weight-loss camp for teens. It stars Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff.

"Huge" was a ratings lightweight this summer, averaging 1.9 million viewers. The network originally ordered 10 episodes, but is declining to pick up the second 10 "back end."

Earlier, the network renewed dramas "Pretty Little Liars" and "Secret Life of the American Teenager."...

While fans of Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky may have been surprised to see her on Huge with no makeup, scraggly hair, and a cynical and sarcastic personality, the 21-year-old says she's "never felt more pretty in a role." Blonsky spoke to TVGuide.com about how she brings Will to life, and how Will's feelings for Ian (Ari Stidham) and keeping a secret for Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff) will affect them in Monday's season finale.

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While fans of Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky may have been surprised to see her on Huge with no makeup, scraggly hair, and a cynical and sarcastic personality, the 21-year-old says she's "never felt more pretty in a role." Blonsky spoke to TVGuide.com about how she brings Will to life, and how Will's feelings for Ian (Ari Stidham) and keeping a secret for Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff) will affect them in Monday's season finale.

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Getting your heart broken is no fun, but it may just be what Huge (TV) 's Amber needed. Last week, Camp Victory's resident pretty girl — though she doesn't think so herself — was dumped by hunky counselor George (Zander Eckhouse) barely two trysts into their secret relationship. She ended the episode in tears — a good wake-up call, says Hayley Hasselhoff, who plays Amber.

Hayley Hasselhoff has revealed that she has a "good feeling" that Huge will be renewed. The show focuses on a group of teenagers spending time at a weight-loss camp. Hasselhoff, who plays Amber, has now suggested that it would send the wrong message if a second season of the drama wasn't ordered. Speaking to TV Guide, she said: "I feel like if we don't get picked up, it would kind of show that people aren't accepting the reality that everyone comes in different shapes and sizes and you should embrace who you are." Hasselhoff also (more)...

Hayley Hasselhoff has claimed that her Huge character Amber will learn from her recent romance. Amber's secret relationship with camp counsellor George (Zander Eckhouse) ended in the last episode but Hasselhoff explained that it might be for the best. "[Amber] came to camp to lose weight and I think now she realises she got off-track because she focused all her time and energy on this boy that she shouldn't really be with," Hasselhoff told TV Guide. "Her whole fling with George brings her to a place where she figures out a whole different side to herself. She was secretive and a little insecure about it, but now she knows she needs to be true to herself and not let him dictate her life." However, Hasselhoff hinted that the relationship may not be over, saying: "There are (more)...

Getting your heart broken is no fun, but it may just be what Huge's Amber needed.

Last week, Camp Victory's resident pretty girl — though she doesn't think so herself — was dumped by hunky counselor George (Zander Eckhouse) barely two trysts into their secret relationship. She ended the episode in tears — a good wake-up call, says Hayley Hasselhoff, who plays Amber.

"She came to camp to lose weight and I think now she realizes she got off-track because she focused all her time and energy on this boy that she shouldn't really be with," Hasselhoff tells TVGuide.com. "Her whole fling with George brings her ...

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David Hasselhoff is his daughter's best friend. The 58-year-old star is currently working on a reality TV show with children Taylor Ann, 20, and Hayley Hasselhoff, 17, his kids with his ex-wife, actress Pamela Bach, and his youngest child hopes the program will show how close the family are.

"The biggest misconception is that we're not a close family. We're all best friends," Hayley told website Pop Eater. "We're all so close to each other. It's really amazing. They're the first people I call about anything."

The 10-part as-yet untitled series follows David on tour in Austria and overseeing his daughters' music careers as they work on an album for their band Bella Vida. Hayley promised the show will reflect her family as they really are, but warned she and her relatives are "crazy".

"Our family's so close that it doesn't matter if there's cameras around," she said. "We're crazy already, why not film us?...

Nikki Blonsky, best known for her adorable turn as Tracy Turnblad in the movie musical "Hairspray," is flexing the golden pipes again -- this time on "Huge."

The Monday, July 26 episode sees Nikki's character Will growing more jealous of Ian's (Ari Stidham) infatuation with Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff), so to show off her romantic, softer side she writes a love song to make her feelings about Ian known.

The rest of the camp is anxiously awaiting news on which movie they get to watch for "Movie Night," all while rumors swirl and anticipation builds about the potential hook ups among the various campers.

Watch this "Movie Night" sneak peek:

"Huge" airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. Et on ABC Family.

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Zander Eckhouse has revealed details of his upcoming romantic storyline on Huge. Eckhouse told TV Guide that his character George, a counsellor at the weight-loss camp, will struggle to deal with his feelings for Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff). "You have to walk that fine line," he said. "Can you? Can you? It's definitely tough." He added: "There's major tension between them. You can feel it. George is definitely taken by Amber, but because he's so young and new, he's trying to find the balance between being a friend, an authority figure, a mentor, and maybe being more than friends with some of them." Eckhouse suggested that the pair could eventually get together, saying: "Will it be resolved?... I think, (more)...

I was very wrong about ABC Family's "Huge" (Monday nights at 9 Est). I assumed wrongly that a show about teenager set at a fat camp -- especially one released in the wake of Paul Blart -- would be a series of fat jokes, fat pratfalls, and a lot of other easy but spectacularly unfunny jokes. Or worse: It'd be a series of treacly After-school specials about eating disorders. But it's neither of those things. It's a sophisticated teen drama with nuance of character. It's surprisingly thoughtful and aims to explore issues of obesity and self-image in a way that's not self-contained -- there are no magical makeovers, and I'd be surprised if any of the characters lost a significant amount of weight throughout the course of the season. Indeed, it's as much about the challenges of living with the extra weight as it is about getting rid of it.

Is there anything as sweet as your first crush on an authority figure?

In "Huge," which airs its second episode tonight, Hayley Hasselhoff's character Amber has some serious chemistry with her hot camp counselor, George, played by Zander Eckhouse.

Will he buck the system and give in to his obvious feelings for Amber? Fingers crossed!

Amber isn't the only one having some boy issues. Nikki Blonsky's character, Will, has a thing for Ian, a fellow camper... but is shocked when she learns that some of the campers think she's a lesbian. "She's shocked, and she asks her friend, you know, 'Do you think I'm gay?' It's a really difficult situation for her," Blonsky told Zap2it last week.

Get ready to meet a new camper, Danielle, who comes into the cabin to replace the camper sent home last week. Danielle is... interesting. Her first words upon arriving...

Following in the footsteps of her famous father, David Hasselhoff, Hayley Hasselhoff is showing that she also has acting chops, as seen in her new ABC Family series "Huge."

The 17-year-old plus-size model and actress plays the role of Amber, starring alongside "Hairspray's" Nikki Blonsky.

"I related to Amber a lot when I was younger growing up, but I think I'm finally at a point in life where I'm comfortable with who I am,...

David Hasselhoff's daughter Hayley Hasselhoff credits her famous dad with giving her the confidence to play a weight-loss camper in new TV show "Huge" because he helped the teen get over her own lifelong image struggles. The upcoming program, starring "Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky, is based on the book of the same name by Sasha Paley, about a group of teens and staff at weight-loss camp Wellness Canyon.

Hayley will play Amber, a curvy teen who is the slimmest girl at the camp but considers herself too big. And the 17-year-old starlet admits she may have turned down the part if the "Baywatch" star had encouraged her to drop pounds like most other Hollywood actresses.

She explains, "In Los Angeles, everybody feels like you have to be a certain way to fit in... I think that's why I've really stayed grounded - because of my family - and stayed true to myself.

David Hasselhoff's daughter Hayley credits her famous dad with giving her the confidence to play a weight-loss camper in new TV show Huge - because he helped the teen get over her own lifelong image struggles.

The upcoming programme, starring Hairspray actress Nikki Blonsky, is based on the book of the same name by Sasha Paley, about a group of teens and staff at weight-loss camp Wellness Canyon.

Hayley Hasselhoff will play Amber, a curvy teen who is the slimmest girl at the camp but considers herself too big.

And the 17 year old admits she may have turned down the part if the Baywatch star had encouraged her to drop pounds like most other Hollywood actresses.

She explains, "In Los Angeles, everybody feels like you have to be a certain way to fit in... I think that's why I've really stayed grounded - because of my family - and stayed true to myself.

"No matter what size - they always supported me with everything that I wanted to do."

Huge is set to air its pilot episode in the U.S. on Monday.

ABC Family is rapidly becoming the home of some of our favorite shows. "Pretty Little Liars" is the hottest thing we've seen all summer, and "Huge," about teenagers at a weight-loss camp, debuts tonight, June 27. We've already checked out the premiere, and this is one you won't want to miss.

The star of the show, Nikki Blonsky -- yes, the lucky girl who got to hook up with Zac Efron in "Hairspray" -- stopped by the Ktla News Desk on June 24 to talk about her character. Zap2it caught up with her in the green room after her appearance.

After chatting with Blonsky, we're even more convinced that "Huge" is a can't-miss summer show. Here's why!

1. No other cast on television looks like this one. With a few rare exceptions, "Huge" is the first show with an entirely plus-size cast. "Most of America is plus-sized," Blonsky tells us. "I really...

Huge's executive producer Winnie Holzman has claimed that everyone can relate to the series. The programme, which stars Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff, focuses on a group of teenagers at a weight loss camp. "The show is about what it's like to try to change and how to face the scariness of change and I feel like anyone can relate to that," Holzman told TV Guide. "There's a lot of humour, there's a lot of fun, but there's also drama." Holzman added that she enjoys exploring people who are "at a certain time in their lives (more)...

ABC Family's Huge takes place at a weight-loss camp, but executive producer Winnie Holzman says, "You don't need to be fat or have a weight issue to relate to it." The series (Mondays at 9/8c) follows a diverse group of teens. Willamina (Nikki Blonsky) is an outsider who sets out to gain weight to anger her parents, while Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff) is the camp's "golden girl" — with a lot less confidence than it appears. Although different from Holzman's previous shows My So-Called Life and Once and Again, Huge similarly focuses on the scariness of change as the characters struggle and try to figure out who they are.

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Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David, could be the next breakout sensation. The 17-year-old stars as the thinnest girl at a fat camp in the quirky upcoming ABC Family drama, "Huge." Despite growing up around the bikini-clad gals of "Baywatch," Hayley has a healthy relationship with her body. "My parents always told me I'm beautiful the way that I am and I never thought to myself that I needed to be skinny because there's a magazine out there that said, 'Oh, size two or oh, this girl's beautiful because she's skinny.'" Hayley told Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos. "I'm comfortable with being ...

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If you share my latest addiction, Pretty Little Liars, you’ve probably seen previews for a new ABC Family series, Huge.

To tell the truth, I haven’t paid much attention to the show because it looked like just one more show about a “fat kid” trying to fit in. But TV Squad ran an interview with the stars of Huge, Nikki Blonksy (Hairspray) and Hayley Hasselhoff (yes, David’s daughter), that got my attention. Take a look.

I’m sure you know the words that made my ears perk up: “sexual orientation.” So, I did a little more research into the show.

To my pleasant surprise, the developer of Huge is Winnie Holzman, the creator of My So-Called Life and a writer for Once and Again, among other shows. That is a very good sign, not only for the quality of writing but also for the chance of a realistic gay or lesbian character.

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We've seen the "reality" of weight loss on shows like 'The Biggest Loser,' but the real reality is that obesity, eating disorders and body image issues are more common that you probably think, and there's a good chance you or someone you know if affected by them every day.

ABC Family realized this, and now they're in the weight loss TV game with 'Huge,' a quirky drama based on Sasha Paley's book of the same name, helmed by 'My So-Called Life' creator Winnie Holzman and starring Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff (yes, daughter of The Hoff and, ironically, the one who shot the now-infamous hamburger binge video).

We caught up with the ladies to find out what to expect from the show (premieres Mon., June 28, 9Pm Et) and to hear more about their characters -- Blonsky as opinionated non-conformist Will,...

ABC Family.s upcoming original TV series, "Huge", starring Nikki Blonsky and Hayley Hasselhoff is coming June 28. A fat camp for teens is the setting as "Huge" is set to premiere on ABC Family June 28th at 9/8c. Described as funny, heartbreaking and provocative, the series follows the lives of seven teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp, as they look beneath the surface to discover their true selves and the truth about each other. Based on author Sasha Paley.s eponymous book, the series is being developed by Winnie Holzman (.Wicked,. .My So-Called Life,. .Once & Again.) and daughter Savannah Dooley. Holzman will be executive producer on the premiere episode, and will serve as consultant for...