scored the lead role in Demi Lovato’s upcoming NBC sitcom “Hungry.”Lovato, 29, was set to star in and produce the comedy series, however, they had to step down from the show due to scheduling conflicts.The “Cool for the Summer” singer will still executive produce alongside their manager Scooter Braun.The multi-cam production is penned by “Hot In Cleveland” screenwriter Suzanne Martin and will be directed by TV directing legend James Burrows (“Cheers,” “Friends”).“Hungry” chronicles a group of friends who attend a food issue support group and help each other as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.

Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Anna Akana and Ashley D. Kelley have been tapped to co-star. The former Disney Channel star’s project was first announced in January 2021.Veteran sitcom star and Food Network chef Bertinelli, 61, was previously spotted filming a scrapped version of the “Hungry” pilot in Central Park back in July 2021.Winter takes over for Lovato as Teddy, a food stylist who is trying to have a healthy relationship with food while dating men.

Bertinelli plays Teddy’s mom, Lisa, who is a restaurant owner and has had her own issues with weight.The part marks a comeback for the former “Modern Family” child star.

Winter went through a battle with depression, her own public weight loss and several high-profile hair color changes after a battle to gain control over her career with her former momager she claims “sexualized” her as a child.Meanwhile, the show seemed a suitable fit for Lovato, as they have openly discussed struggling with body image issues and eating disorders in the past.

Demi Lovato replaced by ‘Modern Family’ star in NBC’s ‘Hungry’ sitcom

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