As "Beat Shazam" host Jamie Foxx recovers from his "medical complication" that reportedly left him hospitalized for weeks, Nick Cannon knows he has big hosting shoes to fill.
During the season premiere of the musical game show, Cannon, 42, was quick to address Foxx’s, 55, absence. "Welcome to ‘Beat Shazam.’ Now I know what you all are thinking, 'That ain't Jamie Foxx.' And you are absolutely right.
I'm actually Nick Cannon and I am honored that Jamie asked me to fill in for him," Cannon acknowledged, according to "Entertainment Tonight." "So, make no mistake, this is Jamie Foxx's house." He continued, "He has hosted the show for five seasons and given away almost $12 million, y'all.
It's amazing. So, I'm going to do my best to live up to Jamie's ‘Beat Shazam’ legacy, which means I need to do three things: Play the biggest hit songs on the planet.