Nick Cannon has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Following his diagnosis, Cannon, 40, will step back from his hosting duties on “The Masked Singer”.
Variety reports that Niecy Nash will fill in for the first few episodes of season 5 until Cannon is well enough to return. RELATED: Nick Cannon Talk Show Gets Second Chance After Anti-Semitism Controversy Production on season 5 kicks off Thursday.
The outlet confirms Cannon is currently quarantining and resting. Fox expects the host to return to the series later in the season.
Season 5 of “The Masked Singer” is scheduled to premiere in March. RELATED: Nick Cannon And Girlfriend Brittany Bell Welcome Second Child Together Judges Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong,