10 Hilarious Women Who Could Replace Chelsea Handler

June 6, 2011 5:00 pm     Posted in Entertainment, Headliners  Heidi - Bridgewater State University g+ page


By Heidi

In the male-dominated world of late-night talk shows, Chelsea Lately has always been a breath of fresh air. Her sarcastic, dry (but sometimes fueled by alcohol) humor, panel of D-list comedians, and her “little nugget” Chuy make for one ridiculously funny half-hour production. Needless to say, I was devastated when Handler told the Hollywood Reporter that she wanted “something that will utilize her brain a little more than this show.”

As much as I love Chelsea, we can’t lose the one female-hosted late night show! If Handler does make the unfortunate (and probably stupid) decision to leave Chelsea Lately, here are 10 women who I think could bring the show to a new level.

Who do you think would be the best at making fun of celebrities, drinking her way through interviews, and having perfect chemistry with a little Mexican midget? Was I wrong to be so tough on Silverman? Anyone I left off the list that you think is deserving of the job? Let us know!

39 Comments on "10 Hilarious Women Who Could Replace Chelsea Handler"

  1. erinlikescontradictions says:
    Mon, 6th Jun 20116:05 pm 

    I don't think you were necessarily tough on Silverman, you just pointed out what is true for a lot of people: They just don't get it. Many people, unfortunately, think that Sarah is just trying to be offensive and upset people, but it's much deeper than that. The root of her jokes always seems to be this: "Can you believe that people are actually like this???" In one episode of her show, her gung-ho attitude about abortion and making light of a serious and hot-button issue wasn't to offend as many people as possible, it was "Hey, this is how uber-conservatives think liberals see abortion."
    It's like that article on The Onion recently; no one actually wants an 8 billion dollar "abortionplex," but the general attitude of the far right is that liberals see getting an abortion as similar to getting a pedicure. The character she is on stage represents the people out there who exist and shouldn't necessarily be taken seriously. She's not promoting offensive beliefs, she's saying "If I actually thought like that, I would be a joke."

  2. Joey says:
    Tue, 7th Jun 20111:21 pm 

    Say what you want. Intellect means nothing here. People either think someone is funny or not. Most people d not think Sarah Silverman is funny, otherwise she would be much more in demand. She is simply not very funny.

  3. erinlikescontradictions says:
    Wed, 8th Jun 20112:43 am 

    Yes, because being "in demand" is an accurate indicator of quality. Humor is relative. People aren't just funny or not funny; people think someone is funny or they don't. You saying she isn't funny is no more true than me saying she is. Different people like different things, and I was simply pointing out what some people (apparently the minority, although I'm not positive where that guess came from) like about Sarah Silverman.

  4. MzLadi says:
    Wed, 8th Jun 201110:51 am 

    Maybe the world hasn't paid it any attention but she is NOT the only female late night talk show host. Monique has a show also on cable that is an HOUR long and is hilarious, insightful, and heartwarming. I guess because she's not "mainstream" people don't realize she too has a late night talk show. I think that's all I've got to say about that…

  5. arrowman2 says:
    Wed, 8th Jun 201112:48 pm 

    they have to be funny to men as well as women. sarah and cho are not. kathy is not even on the d list any more she's gotten so bad. wanda funny but has become too racial. leah might have the edge for crossing over to the men.

  6. Califrornia Granny says:
    Wed, 8th Jun 20111:34 pm 

    Anybody would be good choise to replace Chelsea. I Can't stand her humor or woman herself . She makes my skin crowl .

  7. Michelle says:
    Wed, 8th Jun 20116:47 pm 

    I disagree with Sarah Silverman, and Wanda Sykes… they both had shows and they flopped

  8. Chelseaistrash says:
    Thu, 9th Jun 20111:29 pm 

    Who is Chelsea Handler? Never heard of her.

  9. Heidi - Bridgewater State says:
    Sat, 11th Jun 20118:35 pm 

    I happen to love Monique. The reason why I put her in a different category than Chelsea is because Monique's show is daytime TV (like Oprah or Tyra) while Chelsea's show is late-night.

  10. @iSelle says:
    Wed, 15th Jun 20111:27 pm 

    meh. this list is half-assed. Some of those women would be wasted in late night hosting, the other half have already had their own shows. The smartest bet would be a less known female stand-up, sort of like…hmm…Chelsea was before her show.

  11. @iSelle says:
    Wed, 15th Jun 20111:32 pm 

    "Kristin Wiig" "Maya Rudloph" "Sarah Silverman" = I'm tired of these women being shoved into EVERY avenue ever possibly relating women and comedy. They have a specific skill set and are NOT filler putty for the crack in every wall put up around women in comedy. It's exhausting. Let them do what they do, and lets open some doors up for everyone else.

  12. Laura says:
    Wed, 15th Jun 20119:42 pm 

    Here's a link to Maya Rudolph doing Christina Aguilera's national anthem – comedic genius is right. http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-02-07/dear-christ…

  13. Hillary says:
    Thu, 16th Jun 201112:13 am 

    I vote Margaret Cho. And I completely disagree with Catherine Tate. There is something completely unpersonable about her.

  14. Ronyi says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20111:48 pm 

    actually they are NOT paying attention to Monique because she is a black woman with a show on a black network. There is no way the MEDIA does not know about Monique… they just choose to ignore her as they do with black women in Hollywood.

  15. Cleo says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20111:49 pm 

    You forgot Ross Mathews. He's the funniest woman to be on that show.

  16. Ronyi says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20111:52 pm 

    Monique snow IS on latenight… WENDY WILLIAMS has the daytime talkshow. So much for your fake PROFESSED love for Monique. You don't even know who she is, so for your totry to defend your lack of inclusion of her shows the that you are not well versed in this topic you chose to expound upon. I put people like you in a different category…. those wo can't admit when they are wrong, but rather act as if they know what they have been PROVEN to be IGNORANT on. Get a clue.

  17. Legler says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20112:40 pm 

    Lisa Lampanelli is the funniest stand-up woman going – but her "form" doesn't translate well to TV. The best stand-ups don't always make good hosts and vice versa. Chelsea Handler, IMO, just a'int that funny. I have tried, but never been able, to watch that show for more than five minutes. Contrast that with Stewart or Colbert and there is just no comparison – maybe she needs better writers.

  18. Mrsm Grant says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20113:01 pm 

    Please tell her "DON'T LEAVE THAT SHOW.". Oprah' show ended after 25 years, and this is Chelea's CHANCE. 22 MILLION USA CITZENS CAN'T FIND WORK. Register to VOTE and SPLIT YOUR VOTE.
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  19. BackatchaMan says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20113:50 pm 

    it is not called racial it is called racist!!! Wanda has become very racist or maybe has always been??

  20. RonyiSux says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20113:53 pm 

    Racist much Ronyi lol i was waiting since the othr post for you to say what you really mean.LOL Damn people like you really suck and should die!!

  21. Erin isadouchagarian says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20113:59 pm 

    WOW not only ignorant but so so full of steotyping and bigotry..I would also call you ugly but nahh i won't go there! Well we see what uber libeals like yourself think of everyone else that is umm not a uber liberal..YES everyone else in your world is either a liberal or uber conservative..get a clue you bigot,people are complex well except uber liberals like yoursel that paint everyone with one stroke of a brush..hmm tell us how jewish peope are,germans,black people, no not what the uber liberals spew oput so everyone can hear but what you really think DEEP down in your soul-less craw!!

  22. Danny says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20114:08 pm 

    Chelsea Handler is a smug, no talented, smart ass, mean spirited Jew……… great to hear she's moving on…..

  23. tearTEBOW says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20115:23 pm 

    50 Cent's workout machine

  24. bob says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20115:48 pm 

    dear intellectuasl half wits, Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman are the only two funny women working today.

  25. Steff says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20116:51 pm 

    YOU MISSED CARLY CRAIG…she is so much funnier than a few of these people.

  26. Tonya says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20117:37 pm 

    I love Catherine Tate and Kathy Griffin, but I don't think either of them would be great for such a show. Maybe Tate, but sometimes American audiences don't latch on well to British comedy.

  27. Lisa says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20118:21 pm 

    Gonna be tuff to fill those fablous shoes of hers but my vote has gotta go to Ms Sarah Silverman!! She’s edgy like Chelsea & and says whats on her mind, plus she really pretty damn funny!

  28. Lisa says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20118:30 pm 

    I cannot stand Chelsea Handler and find it even more appauling Jennifer Anniston is friends with this loon. Chelsea lacks intelligence and her morals are nothing to be proud of. Her show is not funny at all. Why do people in our society think SHE is funny is beyond me. She makes fun of people, their private parts, etc etc etc. CHELSEA WHY ARE YOU SOOOOOO FAMOUS?????? Get a life.

  29. Arlene says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20118:35 pm 

    Ross Mathews hes the one . look no further..

  30. SniffMeBalls says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 20119:22 pm 

    Why don't they just cancel the whole show. Kathy Griffen, Please!….She is annoying. In fact, all 10 women are annoying.

  31. Jocko says:
    Fri, 17th Jun 201111:12 pm 

    She's not funny at all. I wanted her to be after "Girls behaving badly" or whatever it was called. Maybe she should use more of her brain and revive that show.

  32. heygina! says:
    Sat, 18th Jun 20111:01 am 

    chelsea handler is unpretentious, real as it gets, and above all HILARIOUS! unlike YOU chelsea can spell. she has written 3 books herself. not a single typo. i know. i have read them all twice….. who cares what you think anyway, meemaw.

  33. heygina! says:
    Sat, 18th Jun 20111:03 am 

    although both of the women you mentioned are major talents, chelsea is fucking funny…. and could not be replaced…. i bet you're probably ugly.

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    Sat, 18th Jun 201112:10 pm 

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