The former 98 Degrees member will host an "HSM" reality series.

NICK LACHEY, who will host the upcoming ABC summer reality series, "High School Musical: Summer Session," was on hand on Sunday, April 27 to greet the long line of hopefuls who turned out at the Long Beach Arena.

The kids who make the cut will then take part in a summer music program to hone their skills and then one will be selected to become a part of the "High School Musical" family.

"High School Musical: Summer Session" will premiere on Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m.