Nick Cannon Remains ‘Masked Singer’ Host, America

Nick Cannon Remains ‘Masked Singer’ Host, America.

Nick Cannon found himself embroiled in controversy this week after an interview with Professor Griff of Public Enemy fame went viral.

During their conversation, the television/radio personality made several comments perceived to be anti-Semitic and anti-White. Consequently, ViacomCBS severed its decades-long relationship with the now former Wild ‘N Out host. But it looks like his position with the FOX network is safe.

FOX announced Cannon, who hosts the wildly popular series The Masked Singer, will keep his job.

“When we were made aware of Nick Cannon’s interview with Richard Griffin on YouTube, we immediately began a dialogue with Nick,” the network tweeted. “He is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong and lacked both understanding and context, and inadvertently promoted hate. “This was important for us to observe. Nick has sincerely apologized, and quickly taken steps to educate himself and make amends.

“On that basis and given a belief that this moment calls for dialogue, we will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation, broadly. FOX condemns all forms of hate directed toward any community and we will combat bigotry of any kind.”

FOX’s decision comes shortly after Cannon issued a second apology for his remarks and the original interview with Griff was scrubbed from his YouTube channel.

When we were made aware of Nick Cannon’s interview with Richard Griffin on YouTube, we immediately began a dialogue with Nick. He is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong and lacked both understanding and context, and inadvertently promoted hate.

— FOX (@FOXTV) July 16, 2020

This was important for us to observe. Nick has sincerely apologized, and quickly taken steps to educate himself and make amends.

— FOX (@FOXTV) July 16, 2020