Cedric “The Entertainer” is leaving Disney-ABC’s syndicated game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and ABC is not happy.
After only one season as host Cedric is citing an incredibly busy schedule and the show’s move to Connecticut for his reason for leaving the show. In a statement he said…
“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. 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’!”
Projects Cedric is working on include his TV Land comedy series “The Soul Man,” a new reality series for the CW, “Cedric’s Barber Battle,” hosting the Critics’ Choice Awards and his own podcast plus a couple of features, a Chris Rock film, the animated “Planes: Fire & Rescue” and the potential “Barbershop” triquel.
Cedric ratings have been solid with the show. Disney-ABC said, “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.”
The move of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” to Standford, CT is being made for budget reasons bringing savings and tax breaks.
