US TV
Rex Features
The 28-year-old will join returning judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff for the fourth season of the NBC reality show this summer.
Network chief Ben Silverman revealed that Talent is the first of "multiple projects we are looking to do with Nick at NBC".
Cannon, who is married to Mariah Carey, will replace former host Jerry Springer, who announced that he was departing the programme last week.
More: Nick Cannon, US TV
Tube Talk
'Skins': The most violent episode ever?Tube Talk previews this week's violent episode of the E4 drama Skins.
2012-13 Season
Blythe Danner for ABC's 'Gilded Lilys'Madeline Zima is also cast in the period drama pilot produced by Shonda Rhimes.
US TV Interviews
'Celebrity Apprentice' Debbie Gibson Q&ADebbie Gibson opens up about her Celebrity Apprentice experience.
US TV Ratings
'Blue Bloods', 'Grimm' rise on FridayCBS beats ABC to win Friday night's ratings battle, thanks to Blue Bloods.
