VH1's "NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT" LAUNCHES SEASON "21 AND UP!" WITH A NEW CAST OF COMEDY STARS IN AN EPIC OLD-SCHOOL VS. NEW-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN!

Premiering July 29 at 9 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY - July 17, 2024 - VH1 is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated premiere of season 21 of the fan-favorite comedy series "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out." This new season, dubbed "21 and Up!" for the exciting momentum of the series and the electric energy from a fresh new school cast, is set to return on July 29 at 9 PM ET/PT and kicks off with the first ten episodes airing weekly, promising a celebration of laughter, competition, and celebrity cameos, all unfolding in front of a live audience in Atlanta.

"We're taking it 21 and Up!" said Nick Cannon, the multifaceted entertainer, creator, and executive producer of the series. "One of the biggest brands in comedy and pop culture is back, discovering a new generation of talent."

Cannon will lead the Old School Squad alongside an all-star lineup of veteran cast members and iconic OG celebrity guests. This season, the Old School team features the following familiar faces and many more:

DJ D-Wrek
B. Simone
Pretty Vee
DC Young Fly
Karlous Miller
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Justina Valentine
Chico Bean

Hitman Holla
Conceited
Big Mack
Maddy Smith
Santwon
Lovely Mimi
Rip Michaels
Charlie Clips

In the other corner, representing the New School Squad, are the fresh and dynamic comedic talents of the newer generation, including the following and many more:

Vinny Guadagnino
Mojo Brookzz
Rynia Kando
Joey Dardano
Sydney Duncan
Frak
Asad Benbow
Christian Crosby
Joey Romaine
Lukas Arnold
Look-A-Like (Jakel)
Look-A-Like (Kalyl)
FamousAngel
Eagle Witt

This season promises more of the high-energy, hilarious games that fans love, along with some thrilling and unexpected new challenges, as both squads compete head-to-head for the coveted Wild 'N Out Comedy Championship belt. The first ten episodes of the new season will feature a roster of celebrity guests, including:

N.O.R.E
Tami Roman
Mariah the Scientist
NLE Choppa
Shensee
SWV
Gillie Da King & Wallo267
Tasha K
Saucy Santana
Trick Daddy
Flau'jae
Markell Washington
Jazz Anderson
SleazyWorld Go
Khaotic

"Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" is executive produced by Nick Cannon for Ncredible Entertainment, with Nile Evans and Annie Gillies serving as showrunners and executive producers. Candida Boyette-Clemons serves as executive producer for MTV Entertainment Studios.

Join the conversation using #WildNOut and follow the official "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Catch up on the previous seasons of VH1's "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" on Paramount+, Pluto TV, the official series page, and the VH1 App.

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