David Letterman Retiring: 13 Potential Late Show Replacements, From Colbert To Handler

By Andy Swift April 3, 2014 6:57 pm EST

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Stephen Colbert The current Colbert Report host is reportedly in the mix. (How quickly would it take #CancelLateShow to trend on Twitter?)

Stephen Colbert

The current Colbert Report host is reportedly in the mix. (How quickly would it take #CancelLateShow to trend on Twitter?)

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Jay Leno The former Tonight Show host has said he isn't ruling out a possible return to latenight.

Jay Leno

The former Tonight Show host has said he isn't ruling out a possible return to latenight.

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Chelsea Handler With Handler planning her departure from E!, maybe it's time for the Chelsea Lately host to eye a spot on a major network.

Chelsea Handler

With Handler planning her departure from E!, maybe it's time for the Chelsea Lately host to eye a spot on a major network.

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Jon Stewart The Daily Show wouldn't be the same without Stewart at the helm, but we could definitely see him in that Late Show chair.

Jon Stewart

The Daily Show wouldn't be the same without Stewart at the helm, but we could definitely see him in that Late Show chair.

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Craig Ferguson The Late Late Show's not a bad gig, but a promotion to the Late Show would do wonders for Ferguson's sleep schedule.

Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show's not a bad gig, but a promotion to the Late Show would do wonders for Ferguson's sleep schedule.

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Whoopi Goldberg Always an entertaining late-night guest, Goldberg could bring her unique point of View to the position. Plus, the woman has EGOT-ted. She can handle anything.

Whoopi Goldberg

Always an entertaining late-night guest, Goldberg could bring her unique point of View to the position. Plus, the woman has EGOT-ted. She can handle anything.

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Conan O'Brien After four years on TBS, we wouldn't begrudge the fiery (haired) comedian for wanting to return to a major network.

Conan O'Brien

After four years on TBS, we wouldn't begrudge the fiery (haired) comedian for wanting to return to a major network.

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Neil Patrick Harris We even have a suggestion for his first monologue: a defense of the How I Met Your Mother series finale.

Neil Patrick Harris

We even have a suggestion for his first monologue: a defense of the How I Met Your Mother series finale.

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Tina Fey We've got two words for you: Golden. Globes.

Tina Fey

We've got two words for you: Golden. Globes.

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Kevin Hart Unpredictable and never low on energy, Hart could put a fun spin on the late-night game.

Kevin Hart

Unpredictable and never low on energy, Hart could put a fun spin on the late-night game.

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Louis C.K. After seeing his SNL encore last weekend, we're pretty sure the Louie star can host anything.

Louis C.K.

After seeing his SNL encore last weekend, we're pretty sure the Louie star can host anything.

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Jerry Seinfeld What's the deal with Seinfeld not having his own show? The observational comedian is a natural.

Jerry Seinfeld

What's the deal with Seinfeld not having his own show? The observational comedian is a natural.

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Jimmy Kimmel Though he seems content over on ABC, we've learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to late-night shakeups.

Jimmy Kimmel

Though he seems content over on ABC, we've learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to late-night shakeups.