After making anti-Semitic comments on an episode of his podcast, ViacomCBS announced that he fired Nick Cannon as an executive and from his own show, Wild ‘N Out. However, Lionsgate and Fox feel that the comedian apologizes for his words and have chosen to continue working with him. While many fans of The masked singer They have also accepted Cannon’s apology, others have not, and want him fired from the show.
Nick Cannon fired from ViacomCBS
In an episode of comedian and rapper Nick Cannon’s YouTube series, “Cannon’s Class,” the TV host made anti-Semitic comments that led ViacomCBS to break its decades-long relationship with him.
Along with controversial rapper Professor Griff, who was kicked out of the hip hop group Public Enemy for hate speech against Jews, the two struck up a conversation about their previous comments.
Cannon agreed with the rapper’s views on the media-controlled Jewish people and compared it to the influence of the Rothschild family, who have been the subjects of anti-Semitic-based conspiracy theories.
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The comedian also insisted that blacks could not be anti-Semitic because “we are the true Hebrews.”
After his comments on the podcast went viral, ViacomCBS, the media conglomerate that is the father of several networks, including MTV and Nickelodeon, that Cannon has worked with since the 1990s and then served as an executive, stated that They contacted the television presenter regarding their comments.
However, the company claimed that it duplicated its comments, resulting in its termination. The day after ViacomCBS announced its decision, Cannon responded in a lengthy Facebook post demanding full ownership of Wild ‘N Out, a popular hip-hop improvisation series that he created and starred in, and apologized to the Jewish community.
Nick Cannon will keep his job on ‘The Masked Singer’
The rapper also had an upcoming syndicated daytime talk show scheduled to debut on September 21. However, producer Lionsgate announced that he would delay his series for a year and premiere the series next September 2021.
In a statement, the entertainment company acknowledged his comments and affirmed his position with the Jewish community. In addition, he believes that his apology is sincere and has chosen to continue working with the comedian.
Fox also stated that he immediately contacted Cannon after hearing the offensive comments and claimed that the television presenter expressed “remorse” for his words.
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The company also noted that the comedian “quickly took steps to educate himself and make amends.” Therefore, Fox will retain Cannon as host and executive producer of the popular Secret Singing Competition series, The masked singer.
However, some viewers of the family-oriented show feel differently.
Fans want Nick Cannon to be fired from ‘the Masked Singer’
While many fans have accepted the TV presenter’s apologies, others have not and want to be removed from their favorite show.
A Redditor noted that while they consider Cannon “an amazing host” and a big reason they love The masked singerThey cannot “separate him from the things he said”.
The user, who identifies himself as a Jew, explained that he listened to the podcast and was “disgusted” and “disgusted” by his comments.
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Another fan claimed they would stop supporting Fox if he does not shoot Cannon because the network had political activist Minister Louis Farrakhan, someone the Redditor considers a “vicious anti-Semite” on his broadcast channel, Fox Soul.
If Fox separates from the actor, several fans noted they would like to see season 2 winner and comedian Wayne Brady, Tom Bergeron, who appeared on the show as Taco and is no longer the host. Dancing with the starsor Soup host Joel McHale fill Cannon’s shoes.
Regardless of what happens, record executive Sean “Diddy” Combs has offered the comedian a place on his television network, Revolt TV.
