NYT:
Stephen Colbert, the comedian and host of Comedy Centralâs âColbert Report,â will succeed David Letterman as host of âLate Show,â CBSâs flagship late-night franchise, when Mr. Letterman retires next year, the network announced on Thursday. Mr. Colbert will sign on for a five-year term as the new âLate Showâ host, according to the announcement from Leslie Moonves, president and chief operating officer of CBS, and Nina Tassler, chairwoman of CBSâs entertainment division.
Suey Park could not be reached for comment.
UPDATE: What she said:
I'm fine with this Colbert news if it means @wkamaubell gets his spot on Comedy Central. THAT'S WHAT WE DECIDED, RIGHT?
â Danielle (@knottyyarn) April 10, 2014