Rocker MARK McGRATH is nervously awaiting his debut as a TV anchor on an entertainment news show - although he's looking forward to the string of beautiful women he'll meet.

From tomorrow (13SEP04), the 36-year-old SUGAR RAY frontman will be co-hosting long-running show EXTRA, and he's petrified.

McGrath says, 'I'm living in such anxiety and fear just trying to get things right, I haven't had time to really settle down into TV anchor mode.

'I think it will be smarmy if I use this job to (meet women). But if it does happen, I will welcome it with open arms.'

McGrath has promised fans he will continue recording with his band. (RGS/PE/GES)