Past practitioners: Iron Chefs Takeshi Kaga, Double Dares Marc Summers
The new kid: American Gladiators Hulk Hogan
The style: The dramatic host takes pride in his/her hosting. This is not about seeming casual, or relaxed, or normal. This is about high energy. High theater. Drama! Think Takeshi Kagas insane bell pepper crunch at the opening of each Iron Chef competition or Hulk Hogans insane clothes/voice/energy throughout each episode of American Gladiator. These hosts arent around just to keep the show going, theyre giving it an extra sparkle. (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
