Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has been announced as the host of a new US game show just days after his family confirmed he has been discharged from hospital following 'medical complications'.
The 55-year-old Oscar-winning acting star and comedian will front the new music-guessing game, titled We Are Family, for network Fox alongside his daughter Corinne who was the first to break the news of her dads sudden ill health.
The latest show to hit the small screen will see non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member as studio audience members attempt to guess the identity of the celebrity that the performer is related to in a bid to win a cash prize.
Celebs appearing on the show will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond.
The news was teased by Jamie’s daughter last week in an update on her dad’s health when she said in a statement that her father had been out of hospital “for weeks” and was “recuperating”.
It comes despite reports the family were "expecting the worst" and his Celeb pals were keeping him in their prayers.
Last month it was revealed the actor experienced an unspecified medical incident, leading to speculation about his health on social media.
In her statement, posted to her Instagram story on Friday, Corinne said it was “sad” to see how the media had “run wild” with news surrounding her father’s condition.
“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” the statement read.
“My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating.
“In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!”
Jamie had previously shared a message to his fans on social media saying he appreciated “all the love” and was “feeling blessed”.
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