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Nick Cannon Talks Holiday Shopping For His Seven Children: 'Holidays Are Scary For Me'

The proud dad is going to be extra busy during the holiday season!

Nick Cannon is going to be extra busy during the holiday season. Besides his hectic schedule between hosting multiple shows—including his self-titled talk show— the proud father has plenty of gift shopping to do.

On Thursday (Nov. 11), Cannon briefly chatted with Entertainment Tonight about his celibacy journey, along with how he manages to ensure his seven children have the best of him during the holiday season.

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On his celibacy, the 41-year-old explained, “I’ve actually been doing really well. I’m not controlled by an emotion. I’m not addicted to certain things. Sometimes, you've got to take a break. I always talk about this, one of my biggest insecurities and biggest fears is that if I’m giving too much energy elsewhere and not towards my children—because I have so many children—so when I can kind of cut out a certain aspect of my lifestyle and focus on my children and work it makes it a lot easier.”

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When asked how he handles holiday shopping, Cannon revealed he always has to have a plan. “Holidays are scary for me,” he explained before playfully adding, “I literally have to become Santa Claus. Christmas Eve. I jump in my sleigh and I get to getting across the country.”

It’s no question that Cannon is in love with being a dad!

FYI: The talk show host shares twins Moroccan and Monroe (10) with his ex-wife Mariah Carey. He has also fathered son Golden (4) daughter Powerful Queen (10-months) with Brittany Bell. And in June 2021, the actor welcomed twins Zion and Zillion (4-months) with Abby De La Rosa and son Zen (4-months) with Alyssa Scott.

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