David Letterman will soon be out . And Stephen Colbert is officially in. The Comedy Central host was announced today as the replacement for Letterman on The Late Show when he steps down next year – and, based on initial celebrity reaction via Twitter, this is very good news… Ryan Seacrest : Can’t wait to get to know the real Stephen Colbert. Congrats @StephenAtHome. Michael Ian Black : Congratulations to Stephen Colbert the person and condolences to Stephen Colbert the character. Jimmy Fallon : I’d like to welcome the great @StephenAtHome to network late night and also congratulate him on his new name: Jimmy Colbert. Jimmy Kimmel : Congratulations to @StephenAtHome #StephenColbert – a finer or funnier man I do not know. Patton Oswalt : Hey, could someone ask Suey Park to start a #CancelOswalt campaign? I’d love to host the Oscars next year. Mindy Kaling : Congratuations to @StephenAtHome, a classy and hilarious person, who is constantly trending on twitter like he is @justinbieber. Arianna Huffington : I think Stephen Colbert’s first guest at CBS should be “Stephen Colbert” from Comedy Central. Seth Meyers : Congratulations to @StephenAtHome! Could not have happened to a nicer guy. Olivia Munn : Stephen Colbert is taking over for @Letterman ?! Thats just the best news ever. Neil Patrick Harris : I’m thrilled for @StephenatHome replacing Dave. He’s a fantastic choice. I’m a huge fan. Colbert is rad. Where do YOU stand, THGers? Is Colbert a good choice to succeed Letterman? Awesome choice! Okay choice. Unclear. LAME! View Poll »
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Stephen Colbert as Late Show Host: Celebrities React!
