CBS’ top choice to replace the misogynist David Letterman is none other than racist assclown Stephen Colbert. According to Mashable, the job is Colbert’s if he’s up to it. I can count two times I’ve ever found Colbert funny. Once was when he interviewed some Occupy Wall Street morons, including someone named ‘Ketchup.’ The other was when he did his Ham Rove skit.
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Stephen Colbert is CBS’ top choice to replace the retiring David Letterman, and has indicated that he’s willing to take over the Late Show when the time comes, people familiar with both sides of the discussions tell Mashable.
Colbert has not had any formal contract discussions with CBS, and no agreement is in place, but sources tell Mashable that he first engaged with network executives while Letterman was still mulling the timing of his retirement. Though CBS has had conversations with other candidates, including Colbert’s Comedy Central counterpart Jon Stewart, individuals with knowledge of the situation say Colbert is currently the front-and-center candidate.
Colbert’s contract to host The Colbert Report on Comedy Central runs through the end of 2014, which would free him up in time to move over to CBS when Letterman ends his 33-year run in late-night TV. Letterman left the exact date of his departure vague while announcing his retirement plans on Thursday.
Other names that have come up in discussions for Letterman’s replacement have included Neil Patrick Harris, who just finished up How I Met Your Mother on CBS, and Craig Ferguson, who comes on after The Late Show With David Letterman. Harris could remain a wild card, but Ferguson, though well-liked by the network in his later slot on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, has never been seen as the heir apparent.
Neil Patrick Harris would be a great hire. He’s the only one out of this group that I actually find funny.