America’s most wanted criminals had better be careful, because a revamped version of the iconic real-crime program will be launched in March on Fox.
Journalist Elizabeth Vargas replaces John Walsh as the host of the new iteration, which will use technologically advanced tools and the power of social media to capture criminals.
“Capturing dangerous fugitives, doing justice to victims and finding missing children is my life’s work,” Walsh said in a statement. “I’m so excited to hear America’s most wanted is coming back, and I support your return. God bless.”
America’s most wanted aired for 25 seasons on Fox, until canceled in 2011. Lifetime relived the show the same year, before giving it the ax in 2013.
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