Cedric the Entertainer attends the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards, at Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood, CA. (February 2, 2013)
Another King of Comedy has snagged a game show hosting gig.
Cedric the Entertainer will become the new host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” when it begins its 12th season in syndication this fall, it was announced today.
Ced replaces longtime host Meredith Vieira, who took over hosting duties from Regis Philbin in 2002 and stayed on for 11 seasons.
“I’m truly looking forward to hosting Millionaire,” Cedric said in a statement. “The show is a modern day game show GIANT, and the team at Disney-ABC has been great at putting the right elements together over 11 seasons. 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!!”
Cedric the Entertainer can also be seen in TV Land’s “The Soul Man,” a spinoff of “Hot in Cleveland.”
Ced follows in the footsteps of his “Original Kings of Comedy” co-star Steve Harvey, who took over as host of the “Family Feud” franchise in September 2010.






