In an announcement during the taping for his show tonight, David Letterman said that he will be retiring from the Late Show some time in 2015. Here’s how his comedian colleagues are reacting on Twitter. The overwhelming consensus is that he’s the current “king” of late night and whoever ends up replacing him will have some very big shoes to fill.
David @Letterman is the best there is and ever was.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 3, 2014
David @Letterman announced he's retiring in 2015. It's been 31 incredible years. Television won't be the same without you, Dave.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 3, 2014
Cheers to @Letterman. A king, a king-maker, and probably the man most to blame for inflicting me on America. See you soon.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) April 3, 2014
Mr. Letterman, you have always been the best. I've had more fun on your show and you've been a class guy all the way. Enjoy ur final days.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 3, 2014
Letterman is retiring. Long live the king.
— Chris Gethard (@ChrisGethard) April 3, 2014
There is no replacement for @Letterman. He's the King.
— Andy Kindler (@AndyKindler) April 3, 2014
I love Letterman but I am really excited about what this could mean for the diversification of late night. Trying not to be a pessimist…
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 3, 2014
Obvi will miss Letterman and his gorgeous tooth scenario/general brilliance
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 3, 2014
David Letterman announces that he will retire next year. CBS frantically looking for someone named Jimmy.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) April 3, 2014
Long live MY king of Late Night, DAVID LETTERMAN. Here's Hawaiian band GRAPEFRUIT in tribute . http://t.co/NpIue0hnyF #happyDA #birthdayVE
— Jonah Ray (@jonahray) April 3, 2014
Letterman is retiring? Where are we going to find another former host of Weekend Update to replace him?
— Greg Fitzsimmons (@GregFitzShow) April 3, 2014
— Chelsea Peretti (@ChelseaVPeretti) April 3, 2014
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