When the syndicated game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire returns for its 12th season this fall, it will have a new host — comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer will be replacing Meredith Vieira, who has served as host for the syndicated program’s first 11 years, it was announced today.
“I’m truly looking forward to hosting Millionaire,” said Cedric. “The show is a modern-day game show GIANT, and … I’m excited to entertain all those who watch and play as Season 12 launches. It’s going to be a good time every day.”
“We are thrilled to announce that Cedric the Entertainer will be at the helm as our new host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire,” said Janice Marinelli, president of Disney-ABC Domestic Television, which syndicates the show. “With his deep roots as a successful stand-up comedian and actor, Cedric will bring his fresh approach and unpredictable fun to the show.”
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire was a pop-culture phenomenon when it first aired on ABC in 1999, and in limited runs through 2002, hosted by Regis Philbin. It began its regular syndicated run in 2002, with Meredith Vieira as host.
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Cedric the Entertainer named new host of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”
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