The WB is prepping a new talent show that parrots the formula of FOX's smash "American Idol," but rewards the worst singers instead of the most talented. No, the network hasn't purchased rebroadcast rights for "Canadian Idol." The WB will unveil their new secretive Lack-of-Talent Show "The WB's Superstar USA" during May sweeps.

While "American Idol" is billed as the search for America's next pop superstar, "Superstar USA" is a showdown between people who think they're going to be the next pop superstar, but clearly aren't.

"Bachelor" guru Mike Fleiss has shooting the show on the sly over the past four weeks, following auditions in Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando and Philadelphia. "Superstar" will begin a seven-episode run on Monday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

Capitalizing on the success of "Idol" reject William Hung, "Superstar" will reward the less talented singers. Even as the more gifted Clay Aikens and Ruben Studdards of the competition are eliminated, the remaining contestants believe that they're progressing towards their musical goals.

Along the way, the contestants will come to Hollywood, receive the requisite makeovers and dancing lessons and will get to perform in front of a live studio audience.

The "Superstar" panel of judges will include pop sing Vitamin C (Colleen Fitzpatrick on her birth certificate), "Wild Thing" Tone Loc (Antonio Smith on his birth certificate) and Chris Briggs, filling the Simon Cowell role. Briggs is also one of the show's producers.

"When I did 'Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire,' ratings sky-rocketed because people couldn't believe what they were seeing," Fleiss explains. "This show will certainly strike a whole new chord with audiences and is sure to get people talking. The fact that we are able to perpetrate a hoax of this magnitude with thousands of people for more than a month is absolutely incredible."

While the joke may be on the off-key crooners, the winner will ultimately receive a $100,000 talent and recording contract.

"This is a genre that is ripe for parody," says The WB's CEO Jordan Levin. "Back when we first introduced this type of show to an American audience with 'Popstars,' we found that the most memorable and relatable contestants were the people who had perhaps more courage than talent. Their passion to become superstars shone through. In this series, the viewing audience will be rewarded with a fun, funny and entertaining send-up of the genre, but in the end, you'll be won over by our Superstar."

Former MTV VJ Brian McFayden will host the series.