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Being a dad to 11 children makes it hard forNick Cannonto date.
TheMasked SingerandWild N' Outhost, 42, appeared on SiriusXM’sThe Howard Stern Showon Monday where he opened up about the impact fatherhood has placed on his dating life.
“I’m not out there like that,” Cannon said. “I’m really trying to focus on myself and my children… my bandwidth doesn’t even allow me to kind of be in that space.”
Talking withHoward Sternand co-hostRobin Quivers,the comedian said he maintains a “healthy balance.” “It sounds wild, but my main focus is either my children or work,” Cannon shared.
He went on to explain that being celibate for nine months —a journey he previously said he began after conceiving his 8th child— only contributed to his single status, though it backfired because it didn’t stop his family from growing. “One therapist told me I should be celibate — that didn’t work, I had like more kids after that,” he joked.
The comedian shares 11-year-old twinsMonroe and Moroccanwith exMariah Carey, whom he was married to from 2008 to 2016. He is also a father to sonsGolden Sagon, 6, and Rise Messiah Cannon, 6 months, and daughterPowerful Queen, 2, with Brittany Bell.
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“I’m happy currently with the [children] that I got,” Cannon said.
The 42-year-old said if he had more children it would have to be with an “amazing” woman. The confession prompted Stern to ask ifTaylor Swiftwas amazing enough. “Absolutely, I’m in — let’s go… That’s the one!” Cannon joked as he praised the pop star’s songwriting talent.
When Quivers pointed outSwift is currently single, Cannon laughed that his “Spidey-sense is tingling.”
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Dad life kept Cannon very busy over Easter, when he visited all 11 children while dressed as the Easter bunny.
Cannon shared pictures from his busy day on his Instagram Story Sunday, showing him soaking up special holiday moments with his kids and the mothers of all of his children.
The Howard Stern Showairs on SiriusXM. Nick Cannon’sThe Daily Cannonpremieres Monday, April 24, at 9 a.m. ET on Amazon AMP.
source: people.com
