Rob Lowe was inspired to take part in a Comedy Central Roast by Justin Bieber.

Rob told E! News: "They've asked me to do it a bunch and I've always said no. I was watching last year going, 'You know what, dude? Man up. Really grow a pair.' So I'm here to let it fly. I'm psyched!"

And Rob insisted that nothing was off-limits for roasters including Jeff Ross, Pete Davidson, Rob Riggle, Jewel, Peyton Manning and Ann Coulter.

He explained: "Our society is so politically correct and everybody's afraid to say anything that might offend anybody. Tonight is a free-fire zone breath of fresh air. Some feelings will get hurt- mostly mine! - but it's going to be fine."

However, he was slightly worried about his good pal David Spade, explaining: "He's known me too long. He knows where all the bodies are buried."

Rob the latest star to sign up to be ridiculed by a host of comics and famous faces for the network, following in the footsteps of Justin and Charlie Sheen.

Comedy Central president Kent Alterman previously said: "Rob Lowe is handsome, talented, successful and handsome. He needs to be roasted."

Rob added: "What a thrill to once again be following in Justin Bieber's footsteps. I look forward to a night of hilarious jokes recycled from the James Franco Roast. I would like to express my gratitude to the members of my family who have passed away and therefore will not have to endure what promises to be a very special evening."

Rob - who has been married to Sheryl Berkoff since 1991 - has overcome alcohol addiction and a sex tape scandal in the past to become one of America's best-loved actors and frequently pokes fun at his own past indiscretions.