MTV2 today announced that its highest-rated series ever, "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out," will return to the network for a seventh season summer run with 12 all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The season seven premiere night will feature two all-new episodes, as a new slate of special guests and performers will take the stage for the hit series that mixes lightning fast comedic improv, head-to head competition and cutting edge entertainment where only the funniest survive. Four additional episodes of the seventh season will air later in 2015.
"Everybody needs to get ready for what is without a doubt the best, wildest, and funniest season in 'Wild 'N Out' history," said
Nick Cannon. "When we taped the new season, the studio audience in New York went crazy and I know the fans at home watching will feel the same. As we celebrate 10 years of 'Wild 'N Out' this year, we'll continue to add to
the show's immense legacy with the biggest names in comedy and music."
The incredible roster of celebrity guests and performers for season seven includes
Kevin Hart,
Jordin Sparks,
Shaquille O'Neal,
Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo, Zendaya, Fabolous,
Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg, Nick Young, French Montana,
Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Ray J, Lil Duval, O.T. Genasis, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Dej Loaf, K Camp and the hosts of Power 105's
The Breakfast Club.
2015 also marks the 10th anniversary of the first "Wild 'N Out" premiere in 2005. In order to celebrate the milestone,
MTV2 today is launching #BestofWNO, a social voting competition across several platforms to determine fans' favorite moments from the first six seasons of the show. From April 30 through May 6, seven different categories will be voted on by fans: "Favorite All-Star" (showcased via GIFs on
MTV2 Twitter); "Favorite Game" (showcased via video on
MTV2 Instagram); "Favorite Wildstyle Moment" (showcased via video on
MTV2 YouTube); "Favorite Wild 'N Out Girl" (showcased via photos on
MTV2 Instagram); "Favorite Wild 'N Out Song" (showcased via video on
MTV2 Tumblr); "Favorite Cast Member" (showcased via photos on "Wild 'N Out" Facebook); and "Wildest Moment" (showcased via video on
MTV2 Vine). The winners of each competition will be featured on
MTV2 in the days leading up to the season seven premiere.
"Wild 'N Out" is hosted by
Nick Cannon, who is head of the highly successful multi-media company NCredible Entertainment, which produces a myriad of TV and film projects. In addition to "Wild 'N Out," Cannon also stars in NBC's "America's Got Talent" and BET's "Real Husbands of Hollywood."
MTV2 achieved its highest-rated quarter in its nearly 20-year history during Q1 of 2015, extending its streak of seven consecutive quarters of year over year growth. MTV2's first quarter success was driven by original hit series "Guy Code" and "
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out," each of which was watched by more than 15 million viewers. Showing no signs of slowing down, the network kicked off Q2 with new improv comedy series "MTV2's Joking Off," which ranks as one of the top shows in its time period for Teens and Male Teens since its April 1 premiere.
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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" is Executive Produced by
Nick Cannon and
Michael Goldman for NCredible Entertainment. Nile Evans serves as Show Runner and Executive Producer. Chris McCarthy, Paul Ricci and Candida Boyette-Clemons are Executive Producers for MTV2.
About MTV2
MTV2 is a leading male-minded lifestyle brand for the Millennial generation. Distributed in more than 80 million homes, it's the No. 1 channel for males 12-34 among networks available in under 90 million homes. MTV2's programming is fueled by comedic originals, music and cultural commentary that is curated with its audience. As a sibling network of MTV,
MTV2 is an incubator and proving ground for rising young comedians, musicians and entertainers.
MTV2 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
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