Pilot season's most sought-after comedy actress Becki Newton has committed to star in NBC's dramedy pilot "Love Bites."
"Ugly Betty" standout Newton had been in hot demand since ABC announced last month that "Betty" is being canceled.
She received 11 offers, ultimately settling on "Love Bites," a romantic dramedy from "Sex and the City" alumna Cindy Chupack.
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