Nick Cannon breaks silence over Mariah Carey split

Nick Cannon has broken his silence following his split from wife Mariah Carey.

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by Jack White |
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The presenter, 33, and singer Mariah, 44, ended their six year marriage last month and Nick has insisted he's doing fine.

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He told the Mirror: "I feel great thanks, I'm healthy and I'm happy."

Nick cosied up to Toni on the red carpet last week
Nick cosied up to Toni on the red carpet last week

According to the reports, Nick was appearing at a charity even in LA, accompanied by R&B signer Toni Braxton, not looking like someone who is currently going through divorce.

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Meanwhile Mariah is said to be taking the split badly. The superstar, who is mum to their three-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, has been leaning on film director Brett Ratner.

The pair previously worked together on some of Mariah's music videos, and it is thought he is offering her a shoulder to cry on, with a source saying: "They speak frequently."

Friends of Mariah's fear she's on the verge of a breakdown

Friends of Mariah reportedly have fears she's on the verge of a breakdown as she struggles to come to terms with the split.

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As if the break-up wasn't enough, her latest album also became her poorest selling to date leaving friends worried she could end up in hospital again.

In 2001 she spent time in hospital for psychiatric care, and an insider told a US magazine: "She has a history of mental issue."

Nick allegedly wanted to end things with Mariah months ago, but was afraid she would go into meltdown if he did.

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