Cable hosts are displaying their versatility.  

CNN’s “360” host Anderson Cooper previously starred on “The Mole.” MSNBC’s “Tucker” host Tucker Carlson recently boogied down on “Dancing with the Stars.”

Now MSNBC’s hyperventilating “Hardball” host Chris Matthews will reportedly have a judging role in one of the nation’s most renowned beauty pageants. 

Matthews will have to ask the really tough questions in the assignment he’s reportedly accepted.

In January 2007 he will scrutinize contestants as they vie to become Miss America. 

Matthews, who also recently appeared in Robin Williams’ film “Man of the Year,” is one of six judges who have been hired by the Miss America Organization to help decide which woman will wear the crown. 

Matthews will be seated alongside choreographer Debbie Allen, actress Delta Burke and Miss America 1981 Susan Powell.