Top Female Comedians to Catch on Late Night Shows

Future Late Night Host Candidates: Top Female Comedians

We’d watch these ladies on late night —

Don’t worry about missing Chelsea Handler. She is ending her E! talk show, “Chelsea Lately,” this summer after seven years. However, Netflix has announced she will host a talk show for the streaming TV service premiering in 2016. Handler has been the only woman in late night lately, so here we make a plea for some other funny women to take up the torch:

With her improv background and impeccable comedic timing, Amy Poehler, as TV critic Ken Tucker notes, would make a perfect host ... if only she'd step away from her critically adored prime-time comedy, 'Parks and Recreation.' Now that the show is wrapping up, our fingers are crossed.
With her improv background and impeccable comedic timing, Amy Poehler would make a perfect host … if only she’d step away from her critically adored prime-time comedy, “Parks and Recreation.” Now that the show is wrapping up, our fingers are crossed.
Ellen DeGeneres is well-received in daytime, and given that when she took the selfie that took down Twitter at this year's Oscars, it's clear she's a slam dunk at night. Plus, as she always shows, she knows how to use humor to strong effect in her celebrity interviews.
Ellen DeGeneres is well-received in daytime, and given that when she took the selfie that took down Twitter at this year’s Oscars, it’s clear she’s a slam dunk at night. Moreover, she knows how to use humor effectively in her celebrity interviews.
Like Sykes, Kathy Griffin is a veteran comic with experience hosting her own show. Unfortunately, Bravo pulled the plug on 'Kathy' after two seasons.
Like Sykes, Kathy Griffin is a veteran comic with experience hosting her own show. However, Bravo pulled the plug on “Kathy” after two seasons.

In conclusion, the future of late-night television could potentially be bright with these talented women stepping into hosting roles. Consequently, it becomes essential for networks to embrace and support diverse comedic voices.


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