Reality contest to front INXS

Dave Navarro, former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane’s Addiction, is to co-host host the CBS show Rock Star: INXS.

The July show will begin with 15 contestants living together in a Hollywood Hills home.

The winner will become the lead singer of INXS and will go on a world tour with the band, known for their hits What You Need and Need You Tonight.

The Australian band has used guest vocalists since Michael Hutchence died in 1997.