HOLLYWOOD - TV show
Saturday Night Live has swapped one R&B superstar for another--
Mariah Carey will replace
Janet Jackson on the program this weekend.
The "Nasty" singer called in sick after coming down with a bout of the flu earlier this week.
Jackson's illness was so severe that she checked into a Los Angeles hospital, suffering from shortness of breath.
But
SNL bosses have now confirmed
Carey will serve as the musical guest on Saturday's show, which will be hosted by
Jonah Hill.
Ironically, it's not the first time
Carey has replaced
Jackson--the "Touch My Body" singer took a waitress role in new film
Tennessee when reported work commitments and film delays prompted
Jackson to quit.
Despite her illness, representatives for
Jackson insist the singer will be "fine."
