Kevin Hart's 'Celebrity Prank Wars' series takes off following viral Nick Cannon clip
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On Wednesday, March 8, Kevin Hart took to Instagram to reveal his latest project, 'Celebrity Prank Wars,' after a viral joke about Nick Cannon and his numerous children's mothers. Premiering on April 6, the show will take the friendly competition between Hart and Cannon to the next level, as they enlist the help of their celebrity friends to plan and execute outrageous pranks on each other.
With the hosts judging each prank, the participants, including Anthony Anderson, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Lil Duval, Big E, Fantasia, Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Lil Jon, Kofi Kingston, Ludacris, Joel McHale, Killer Mike, Chance the Rapper, T-Pain, Robin Thicke, T.I. and Xavier Woods, will aim to outdo each other with each successive prank.
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'Having My Baby With Nick Cannon'
On Tuesday, March 7, a teaser for a new project featuring Hart and Cannon was released. The teaser was a clip of a fake E! game show called 'Having My Baby With Nick Cannon'. The show was a dating game sketch in which various women competed to be the mother of Cannon's next child. Hart played the host of the "mother of all game shows," and the studio audience cheered as the contestants vied for Cannon's attention.
The clip caused confusion online, with some outlets, such as the 'Today' show, mistakenly reporting that the show was real. Cannon also piqued the interest of his fans on Instagram by teasing "big news" to come, accompanied by eyes and a baby bottle emoji.
We’re expecting…a new show on E! 👀 🍼 #WhosHavingMyBaby premieres this Spring on @eentertainment! @KevinHart4real pic.twitter.com/2LJqohYdS5
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) March 7, 2023
Prank wars between Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon
Over the past few years, Hart and Cannon, who share a love for comedy, have been engaging in large-scale prank battles against each other. Cannon once decorated Hart's private plane with his own personal style, while Hart sent Cannon a vending machine filled with condoms. Hart, who has been hosting E!'s 'Celebrity Game Face' since 2020, even poked fun at Cannon's relationships on a billboard in Los Angeles, suggesting viewers call him for parenting advice. Given their history of playful competition, Hart and Cannon make for a natural hosting duo for their new TV show. The upcoming series will feature talented celebrities going head-to-head in epic prank battles, reminiscent of the classic show Jackass.
'A 2023 Punk'd?'
Fans on social media are expressing their excitement for 'Celebrity Prank Wars' show. Some fans compared it to the classic show Punk'd, while others expressed their eagerness to watch every episode. One fan joked, "A 2023 Punk’d?? I'll be here for every episode." Another fan echoed their sentiment, saying, "Was about to look for it! Don't make me wait that much, man!" Many fans also praised the show's concept, with one fan calling it an "updated Punk'd" and another saying, "So Punk'd but make it black? I stan. Lol." The focus on pranks involving Black celebrities seems to be particularly exciting for fans, with one fan exclaiming, "I love it. It's like Punk'd but with black people. LOVE IT."
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