Pamela Anderson 'to host comedy fest'

Pamela Anderson has agreed to present this year's Just For Laughs comedy festival.

The former Baywatch star will co-host the event with Dancing with the Stars partner Damian Whitewood, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The festival will take place in Montreal, Canada on July 15.

Anderson, a Canadian native, previously hosted the recent Canada For Haiti telethon and the Junos, the country's music awards.

Brad Garrett, Aziz Ansari, Tom Papa, Cheech & Chong and Greg Giraldo are scheduled to appear at the festival.