He is one of the most popular men on television.

So it will come as little surprise to fans of Nick Cannon he was playing daddy cool when he touched down in Australia with wife Mariah Carey on Friday.

The jolly America’s Got Talent host held his daughter’s hand as they got ready to make their way to a boat to embark on a tour of the Great Barrier Reef.

Daddy duty: Nick Cannon held the hand of one of his twins as they arrived in Australia on Friday

The superstar family is indulging in some time together ahead of the Charmbracelet star’s first tour of Australia in nearly 14 years.

They are treating their 20-month-old twins Monroe and Moroccan to a holiday they will never forget before Mariah makes her way around the country.

They flew by private jet from their winter vacation getaway in Aspen, Colorado to sunny Queensland, where they quickly made their way to a luxury yacht anchored along the Great Barrier Reef.

Adorable: Nick carefully guided little Monroe over the tarmac

Helping hand: The gentle giant cradled his son as he waited around for their transport to arrive

Diva on duty: Even Mariah lent a hand as they got ready to embark on a seafaring adventure on a luxury yacht

They are going to see in the New Year at one of the world’s great wonders, before she stars in the first show of her Australia leg of her tour at the Gold Coast on January 1.

They will then head to Sydney for a concert on January 3 before wrapping things up in Melbourne on January 5.

But it is something of a busman’s holiday for broadcaster Nick, as he will be performing DJ sets before each of her performances.

All I want for Christmas is more presents: Mariah was obviously enjoying her festive surprise onboard

American Idol judge Mariah posted numerous candid snaps of Monroe and Moroccan, affectionately known as ‘Dem Babies,’ enjoying their Aspen holiday on Christmas Day.

‘MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Carey-Cannons!! Pictures from our most festive Christmas yet,’ Mariah tweeted to her 8.4million followers.

The notorious diva and the America’s Got Talent host – dressed in red silk pajamas – looked ecstatically happy as they snuggled their toddlers before the Christmas tree littered with gifts at their tastefully rustic cabin in the wintry mountain town.

Doting dad: Nick scooped up little Moroccan into his arms as the family boarded their private jet

 

Daddy’s little princess: Monroe looked positively adorable in her baby pink ensemble as he helped her onto the plane

– Mail Online