Ratings-challenged CNN may try to bring on a comedian such as Bill Maher or Jon Stewart to fill the gaping hole in its primetime lineup, according to a new report. Chris Licht, who produced "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" before taking the role of CNN CEO, is now considering a "news entertainment" personality, according to Semafor. Maher currently works for Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO, although it’s unclear if he would be interested in toning things down for a gig at CNN. It’s unclear if CNN would keep a news anchor on hand during these hours in the event that breaking news occurred while a comedian was steering the ship. The network has struggled to find an identity since a long-planned merger put it under the control of Warner Bros.

Source: CNN January 16, 2023 15:50 UTC