Nick Cannon to Guest Host ‘Beat Shazam’ Following Jamie Foxx’s Hospitalization Three Weeks Ago
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Fox is moving ahead with filming new episodes of the game show “Beat Shazam” with Nick Cannon stepping in as a guest host to replace Jamie Foxx, who was hospitalized over three weeks ago after suffering a medical emergency.
A new report from TMZ claims Foxx remains hospitalized and cited sources urging fans to “pray for Jamie.” The Oscar winner’s rep did not respond to immediate requests for comment.
Foxx has hosted “Beat Shazam” since its 2017 launch on the network. He’s also an executive producer on the game show. Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, serves as the game show’s DJ, but she’ll be replaced by Kelly Osbourne in new episodes. “Beat Shazam” has five seasons and 64 episodes under its belt.
The game show is a staple of Fox’s summer slate. The nature of Foxx’s medical complication has still not been disclosed by his family or his representative.
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