CEDRIC “THE ENTERTAINER” MOVES ON FROM “MILLIONAIRE”

On May 1, 2014

April 30, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Popular actor/comedian/host Cedric “The Entertainer” announced today that he will no longer be able to fit hosting duties of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” into his busy schedule now that Disney-ABC is moving the show’s production to Connecticut.

Cedric commented, “With the many television and film projects that I have going on which shoot and promote in various parts of the country, a production-base in Connecticut would make it quite difficult to maneuver the many moving parts on my plate. So, after much thought and some serious conversations with senior executives at the studio, I decided to let Disney-ABC know that, unfortunately, I’m not able to continue on as host.”

He added, “It has truly been a fantastic ride hosting “Millionaire” this year — a really great time!  Thanks so much to all the fans, contestants, crew, and everyone involved for making it such a fun and gratifying experience.  As I always say on the show in parting, ‘Watch Your Wallet’!”

Disney-ABC stated, “Cedric is a tremendous talent and we’d like to thank him for infusing his unique brand of humor and entertainment into the show. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him on “Millionaire” this year — we’ll certainly miss him.”

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A short list of Cedric’s many and diverse projects include…

  • Third season of TV Land comedy series “The Soul Man” (on which he is star, co-creator, and executive producer);
  • A new reality show on the CW entitled “Cedric’s Barber Battle” taping across the country — from NY to Texas to California — (on which he is host and executive producer);
  • Hosting The Critics’ Choice Television Awards (June 19, 2014 — the show will be Televised LIVE for the first time this year);
  • Feature Films —  Chris Rock feature (as yet untitled targeted for Summer 2014 release); Disney’s animated feature “Planes: Fire & Rescue” (July 18, 2014 release). Cedric is also in-talks to star in  “BarberShop 3”;
  • Hosting his own podcast “The Whole Damn World”… Whole Damn World video/podcast http:/www.IamCedric.com
  •  On July 28, 2014 in Southern California Cedric and his celeb friends will enjoy raising funds at his 2nd Annual Cedric The Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic –“Using Laughter to Build Character” — benefiting The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other charities

Considered one of the funniest comics in America, Cedric “The Entertainer” is also known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the hit BARBERSHOP films, BE COOL with John Travolta, the mega-successful MADAGASCAR animated franchise, MTV’S documentary feature directed by Spike Lee THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY and the top-ranked box office hit JOHNSON FAMILY VACATION, which he starred in and produced. He has most recently been seen in the big screen comedy hits “A HAUNTED HOUSE” and the sequel, “A HAUNTED HOUSE2”.

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