J.Lo & Marc Anthony Dance Around Divorce in Upcoming Reality Show

Hands up: Who became a lot more excited about "¡Q'Viva! The Chosen"--the upcoming Latin American talent-search show helmed by Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller--once it was revealed that the show would go on despite J.Lo and Marc's divorce? I had previously figured that, since I didn't find J.Lo's softball critiques or Marc's detailed in-ear-monitor tutorials on "Idol" all that fascinating this year, I had no need to tune in to their own reality venture. But I sure as heck plan to set my DVR now, especially now that I've seen the latest trailer.

The Lopez-Anthonys decided to end their seven-year marriage back in July, but shortly thereafter confirmed to Deadline.com via a rep for Fuller's XIX Entertainment that "they're both committed to '¡Q'Viva!'" (if not to each other). The forthcoming series will depict the ex-power couple conducting an international talent search in 21 countries across Latin America with superstar choreographer Jamie King. No word yet on whether it will also depict the meltdown of their marriage, but the two have filmed scenes together since their split. The new trailer above in fact features footage of their recent joint trip to Puerto Rico, including a scene depicting J.Lo dancing with some of the show's contestants while Marc watches from the sidelines. It's a big contrast to that notorious "Idol" finale performance back in May, when Jennifer sexily danced with Marc.

I am sure many viewers, myself included, will be closely scrutinizing any pre-separation footage, already in the can, for signs that Marc and Jennifer's reunion was in trouble. And we'll probably all be watching the post-divorce footage for any "War Of The Roses"-style battles or cameos by Jennifer's new much-younger boyfriend, Caspar Smart. Interestingly, Deadline.com reported earlier this year that the drama surrounding J.Lo and Marc's breakup was to likely help line up distributors for the show, which didn't have a confirmed network at the time. I'm sure it will help line up advertisers and viewers, too. I bet TV conspiracy theorists have already assumed the separation announcement was just a publicity stunt for the show, even. I'm sure it's not...but if it was, it'd be genius.

"¡Q'Viva!" premieres January 28 on the Spanish-language station Univision, just 10 days after the Season 11 "American Idol" premiere; the show's English-language station will be announced in January. Are you more likely to watch "¡Q'Viva! The Chosen" more than you were before?

SOURCE Lyndsey Parker

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