Jessica Simpson Joins “Fashion Star” As Mentor to Designers

Jessica Simpson will mentor aspiring designers on "Fashion Star", a new reality series hosted by NBC Elle Macpherson.

The news just announced by the network.

"Fashion Star" candidates will compete for a contract worth several million dollars to launch its own brand. Simpson's role will be to provide advice and expertise, having been a massive success in the fashion itself.

Described as a "spectacle", the show will feature weekly challenges typical of the series of competition - with music, dancers and audience.

No start date has been set.