Will Arnett Replaced as ‘Lego Masters’ Host by Nick Cannon — Why’s He Leaving?
LEGO Masters clicks into place with a new host as Nick Cannon steps in to lead the popular game show. Currently hosting The Masked Singer, Cannon will take over for Will Arnett in the show’s upcoming sixth season.
“I’m a huge fan of LEGO Masters,” said Cannon in a statement. “It’s an honor to join the series and host another show with my FOX family. Season six we’re bringing an action-packed hour full of family fun, passion and for the first time ever, in-person audition episodes. I can’t wait to see the insane creations and give away a big bag of money to the best of the best.”
Cannon will continue hosting The Masked Singer, where he also serves as an executive producer, as it enters its 14th season. He is also the creator, host, and executive producer of the sketch comedy series Wild ‘N Out, now heading into its 22nd season and currently on its fifth tour in 2025.
“We’re thrilled to bring LEGO Masters back for another season,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. “Alongside our incredible creative partners, this beloved series continues to captivate audiences. Originally launched with the wonderful Will Arnett, the show now enters an exciting next chapter with Nick Cannon at the helm, who brings a new fun energy to the competition.”
Based on the British game show of the same name, LEGO Masters features teams of two competing in brick-building challenges for a $100,000 cash prize, the coveted LEGO trophy, and the title of LEGO Masters.
Season 6 of LEGO Masters is executive produced by showrunner Shyam Balsé of Endemol Shine North America, along with Sharon Levy and Michael Heyerman. Additional executive producers include Karen Smith and Steph Harris of Tuesday’s Child, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner of Plan B, and Jill Wilfert and Robert May of the LEGO Group.
LEGO Masters is currently airing its fifth season, with Will Arnett as host. After it, he is stepping away from the series. In the official statement, he was also not listed among the executive producers, a position he has held in previous seasons.It is unknown at this time why Arnett is stepping down from LEGO duty, but the Arrested Development actor does have a busy schedule in front of him. The actor will be writing and starring in Bradley Cooper‘s next feature, Is This Thing On?, with Laura Dern, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, and Christine Ebersole. He will also be returning as the voice of evil clown Sweet Tooth in Peacock’s Twisted Metal with Anthony Mackie. Season 2 of Twisted Metal will premiere on July 31 on Peacock.
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NO,NO, NOOOOO!!!!! He can't leave!!! He IS the show! Will PLEASE change your mind, it won't be as entertaining without you! Sorry Nick Cannon but you just don't have the charisma it takes for this show, bad idea Fox!! Nick is already slammed, please convince will to stay, whatever it takes, PLEASE stay will, we love you!!
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Not a big Cannon fan. Hosting MS is enough of him.
No Arnet, no watch.
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Thanks for ruining lego matters.
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If Arnett MUST leave the show, Cannon is not a good replacement. He has a bad reputation to be hosting any show that a lot of young children watch. He also does not have the charisma and energy Will has. I won't be watching. It is just another case of too much DEI.
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Give the guy a chance. He might just pull it off. His personal life is not your business . He is always a good host.
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I wont be watching the show any longer. Cannon is the worst choice, a sock puppet could do a better job and have more morals.
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A sock is not adequate protection against pregnancy or STDs...
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Nick Cannon does not fit the image of Lego Masters. What a poor choice. When Nick hosts it is always a showy, loud, Nick Cannon production which works with some but not with Lego Masters. So disappointed and will definitely not tune in. I hope the ratings will drop enough Fox will reconsider and either get Will back or someone else. I cannot why they would take a popular show and reimagine it. If it is not broken why fix it? Also, the clips about the competitors is interspersed throughout the program as you see them building. That is great because, while it is interesting to know a bit about the competitors, the build is the thing and how it reflects them. I do not want to sit through watching a bunch of interviews.
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It wouldn't be a big deal if there had been a new host every year but Will has been there from the start and is even in Lego movies. Now I have to give up on a show I really enjoyed, thanks fox
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Will Arnett is great in this show and he is hilarious! I don't think Nick is suited for this show.
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NO! My husband said he will no longer watch once Will is gone. We love his dry humor and his funny remarks.
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Guess there won't be a 6th season then. No one will watch it.
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Watched all seasons but with that fool in charge I'm done
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Way to ruin the show Fox worst new host pick
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Guess I won't be watching Lego Masters anymore. Big Fat NO to Nick Cannon!@
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A big, fat NO. We tune in because of Will. He makes the show. He’s been there since the beginning and we get a kick out of his interactions with the contestants. Won’t be watching without Will.
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I'm rather surprised that a family/children's show would select Cannon as the host - there was NO ONE ELSE who could be enticed to host this great show, huh guys?!!! A flashy self-obsessed manbaby who was buddy-buddy for decades with Sean Combs (and EVERYTHING that scum was doing and being!) is now just going to slide on by into hosting a children-focuses competition show?? Not sure if my family will be tuning in anymore; maybe if they show the Australian version here sometime. This is a big disappointment for us!!
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Grow up you child
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Not a fan of Cannons... wont be watching now... to bad, liked the show. Probably the end of Hulu too, as they keep raising prices.... bye
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Sadly, won’t be watching Lego Masters as long as Cannon is on board.
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Cannon sucks. What a terrible decision.
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Legos will forever be ruined for me with Nick Cannon coming aboard.
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VERY UNHAPPY!!! Nick Cannon is not a good moral role model. Kids love this show and just because he has kids (about 12) doesn't mean he's good for kids. Way to ruin a good show Fox. Hopefully Lego will refuse to allow you to use Nick Cannon . Please don't use him.
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Nick Cannon has NO personality. Im done with the show now
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