30 people who can replace Stephen Colbert on The Late Show
By Buckie Wells
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12. Kelly Ripa
Oh, Kelly.
Recently, you totally got had, but don’t let Michael Strahan’s abrupt promotion of sorts get you down.
Ripa is an American staple whose tenure on Live! is clearly not as appreciated by the network as she would probably like to believe. Though her contract with ABC has been extended through 2020, it may be time for Ripa to consider making some moves of her own. Live! is basically The Late Show with the exception that it airs when the sun is out.
It goes without saying that Ripa has got the interview part down, but it may take some time for her to nail any sketches that The Late Show is very desperately in need of. That being said, I’m sure viewers would be delighted to watch her get covered in paint or do some karaoke.
She’s smart and can handle a late night talk show, but CBS is going to have to give her the room to do so. She won’t need a co-host on The Late Show, so Ripa will have all the room in the world to shine as bright as she wants.
Come on, she’s cute as a button, and coincidentally, the exact same size as Seth Meyers.
Wow, I’m sorry, Seth, that’s twice now.
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