Lineup for Marilyn Denis’ new show surprisingly awesome

Bulletproof broadcasting queen Marilyn Denis has announced the roster of guests for her new eponymous daytime talk show on CTV, and dare we say it’s way better than expected? The new program has been in the works since she left CityLine in 2008 after 19 years with Citytv. Desperate Housewives star James Denton will be the gabfest’s first celeb invitee when the show launches next Monday; appearances by singer Josh Groban, action superstar and sometime Torontonian Maggie Q (Nikita), model Jessica Stam and Brandon Walsh Jason Priestley will follow later in the week. Viewers will also be treated to visits by designer Alfred Sung, chef Mark McEwan and fitness guru Suzanne Somers, although we’re most looking forward to witnessing the shrieks (i.e., ours) guaranteed to greet press-shy Friday Night Lights running back Taylor Kitsch, in town to promote his new movie, The Bang Bang Club.