Nick Cannon's publicist says the "America's Got Talent" host has been released from a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering mild kidney failure.

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Cannon's wife, singer Mariah Carey, said he fell ill last weekend in Aspen, Colo., where they were ringing in the new year with their infant twins.

He was hospitalized in Colorado, then transferred to another facility closer to home in California. The exact nature of and treatment for his ailment had not been disclosed.

"Nick Cannon was released over the weekend to be with his family. He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern, well wishes and prayers," his representative told People.com Monday.

"He plans to return to his live morning radio show broadcast 'Rollin' with Nick Cannon' on 92.3 NOW FM on Jan. 17."