<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Website </Td> </Tr> <P> Lip Sync Battle is an American musical reality competition television series which premiered on April 2, 2015, on Paramount Network, formerly known as Spike . The show is based on an idea by Stephen Merchant and John Krasinski, in which celebrities battle each other with lip sync performances . The idea was first realized as a recurring segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon before being developed into a separate show . </P> <P> The premiere episode was the highest - rated premiere in Spike's history . Lip Sync Battle has been a hit show for the network; it was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 7, 2016 . An hour - long holiday special aired on November 19, 2015 . In January 2016, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 12, 2016 . The series' success has led to the creation of various international adaptions . In April 2017, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered with a live special on January 18, 2018 . </P> <P> Lip Sync Battle debuted on the American cable network Spike, on Thursday April 2, 2015 . It is produced by John Krasinski and Stephen Merchant and hosted by rapper and actor LL Cool J. Model Chrissy Teigen serves as color commentator . </P>

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