Nick Cannon Claims Celibacy Journey On Track, Despite Pregnancy Announcement

Nick Cannon sent the world into a frenzy with news that he is expecting baby number 8 with Bre Tiesi.

Following his previous declaration that he would be celibate till 2022, the comedian cleared the air around major misassumptions surrounding the baby's conception.

It turns out the news of the incoming 8th addition to the Cannon family inspired the father-of-seven to put a cap on lovemaking.

On Tuesday, February 1, Cannon addressed fans' burning questions regarding his eighth baby while on "The Nick Cannon Show."

Last year, the host declared that he would attempt to stay away from sex to be a better dad to his children and a better businessman.

Cannon clarified that he and Tiesi had already made baby number eight before his statement, which inspired him to stay off physical intimacy. He said:

"My therapist was one of the [people] who said I should probably be celibate, and the reason why is because I had shared that news about Bre being pregnant. That was the reason why I started my celibacy journey back then. So for anyone who's thinking, 'Oh, he wasn't celibate,' I was!"

"The Masked Singer" star admitted to feeling out of control when he first learned that he and Tiesi were expecting. 

Cannon credited celibacy for helping him to transcend from not knowing how to "get a grasp" on the situation to getting one with himself and accepting his responsibilities.

The 41-year-old is no longer celibate! He confirmed that he "almost made it to New Year," but his desires had other plans.

Cannon fathers two kids with Brittany Bell, Golden and Powerful; twins Moroccan and Monroe with Mariah Carey; another set of twins, Zion and Zillion with Abby De La Rosa; and late Zen with Alyssa Scott.

Last November, The Blast reported that the "Drumline" actor had chosen to stay celibate until the New Year, and he was doing well with his plans.

Cannon confessed to Entertainment Tonight that he is not against the idea of expanding his family as he loves companionship and is also a hopeless romantic.

On Sunday, January 30, the internet was sent into a frenzy when news that Cannon and Tiesi were expecting a baby hit social media streets.

The Blast shared that TMZ posted a photo from a massive gender reveal ceremony where the expectant parents matched in all-white ensembles.

The couple was surrounded by loved ones who excitedly popped blue confetti bombs to signal the coming of a son.

A critic amongst many commented, "I find this so irresponsible. No way. No way. He can spend time with all those children every day. He may love them."

The person added, "but he is not a full-time dad to any of them. And the women who engage with him. Is it money? I can't fathom the attraction."

A supporter penned, "I don't like Nick Cannon, but you can't deny he's had a great life multiple marriages kids babies money looks like he's having fun most of the time. Wishing him the best."

Many people have assumed Alyssa Scott's emotions about Cannon's baby announcement after losing their 5-month-old son Zen to cancer in December.

The Blast disclosed that on Monday, January 31, Scott wrote on her Instagram page, "It is painful having my son be apart [sic] of conversations that aren't in alignment with his light and legacy."

The model expressed her desire not to have herself or her son involved in the conversations surrounding the "She Ball" actor and his new baby mama. She then buttressed that:

“It’s important for me to let you all know. I am centered, I am at peace. I look at everyone’s predicament with loving eyes. I will not judge."

Scott ended her graceful statement with acknowledgment of her faith and family helping her through the process, and she mentioned that she "will consciously decide what I will participate in."

A well-wisher commented, "As a mother, I could never imagine! I'm sending you every ounce of love I can possibly! I am sorry the world and media suck and are so disrespectful and not empathetic to your grief that is so fresh at this moment!"