Stephen
Colbert Is
CBS' Top
Choice to
Succeed Letterman, and
He's Into It
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 **t had any formal contract discussions with CBS, and ** 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 k**wledge of the situation say
Colbert is currently the front-and-center candidate.
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