Nick Cannon to Leave Morning Radio Show Due to Health Issues

Nick Cannon announced today that he will be stepping down from his morning radio show in order to focus on his health. The actor has hosted his own program on 92.3 NOW for the past two years. 

Cannon released a statement revealing his plans to take a break from his hosting duties: 

"Under doctor’s orders, I have been asked to put my health first and cut back on some of my professional commitments in order to allow my body to get the rest that it needs to keep up with the demands of my multi-tasking schedule.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with CBS Radio and the 92.3 NOW morning show team and I would like to thank them for their unwavering support. I will continue to host my syndicated “Cannon’s Countdown” weekend show and look forward to contributing to 92.3 NOW whenever possible. Even Superman has to sleep."

During a recent vacation, the actor was rushed to the hospital due to kidney issues. On Wednesday he announced that he was hospitalized over the weekend for two blood clots found in his lungs.

The radio station said in a statement, "We respect and understand Nick’s decision to step down from his day to day position as host of morning drive on 92.3 NOW, and fully support him as he takes on a less demanding role with the station in order to address his health. Everyone at the station and all of the CBS RADIO family wish him well, and look forward to his continuing contributions to 92.3 NOW."