Nick Cannon replaces Jerry Springer as host of America’s Got Talent

Mariah Carey’s husband Nick Cannon will be replacing Jerry Springer of the host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Springer, who replaced Regis Philbin as the host in 2007, will be leaving the talent show to concentrate on his talk show and a summer theater production.

“I’m thrilled to be with working with NBC,” said Nick Cannon. “Ben Silverman and Paul Teledgy understand my vision as not only an entertainer but as a creative show producer. I look forward to working with the network and their executive team on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and other shows to come.”