Tiffany Haddish Reportedly the Favourite to Take Over from Ellen DeGeneres

Tiffany Haddish Reportedly the Favourite to Take Over from Ellen DeGeneres

- Tiffany Haddish might take over from Ellen DeGeneres when she retires from her daytime talk show at the end of the 19th season

- Reports suggest that the US actress is the favourite to take over from Ellen when her show comes to an end

- A senior NBCUniversal source shared that Tiffany is on top of the list to get a daytime show as "she's a fresh voice"

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Tiffany Haddish is reportedly the favourite to take over when Ellen DeGeneres retires her daytime TV show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, next year.

The popular US actress has reportedly filled in as a guest host on Ellen's show before. She hosted the programme for a third time last month.

Tiffany Haddish Reportedly the Favourite to Take Over From Ellen DeGeneres
Tiffany Haddish is reportedly the favourite to take over from Ellen DeGeneres next year. Image: @tiffanyhaddish
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According to Complex, a senior NBCUniversal source told Page Six that Tiffany is a favourite and has humour and empathy in spades. The source further said that Tiffany is on top of the list to get a daytime show because "she's a fresh voice."

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Complex reports that Tiffany has also been honing her hosting skills on the CBS revival of Kids Say The Darndest Things. Ellen confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that the 19th season of her syndicated daytime talk show will be her last, according to the publication.

A few of Tiffany's fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the news, many of them believe that their fave is ready to have her own daytime show. Check out some of their comments below:

@tonyvascojorge said:

"Give it to the queen, she ready."

@305_sports wrote:

"I can’t wait."

@writemattsmall commented:

"They already using the same hair salon."

@chrissy_ceo added:

"I wouldn’t be mad because..."

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In other news, Briefly News reported that Nicki Minaj is back on social media. The new momma had been away from all her social since January.

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The superstar took to both Twitter and Instagram late on Monday, 10 May and posted two saucy snaps of herself only covered in two heart-shaped pillows. She sat on the desk while several Chanel objects surrounded her.

The rapper's caption caught many people's attention. Scores of her fans believe that she is about to drop new music. Her Twitter post had been retweeted more than 106 000 and received more that 396 000 likes at the time of publication. Nicki captioned her post:

"Friday."

The musician's peers in the entertainment industry and excited fans flooded her comment section with their reactions to her return to social media. Many welcomed her back while others shared that they couldn't wait for her to do her thing on Friday.

Meanwhile, in more international talk show news, Briefly News reported that US superstar Michael B Jordan invited Trevor Noah to gym during the latest episode of The Daily Distancing Show.

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The popular actor was a guest on Trevor's show to chat about his new movie Without Remorse. The hunky actor portrays the character of hero John Clark in the film.

During their chat, the two famous men spoke about gym and how Michael prepares for his roles which require his body to be ripped. The actor then asked Trevor Noah to work out with him.

The Mzansi-born comedian shared a hilarious response to the Black Panther star's invite.

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Mxolisi Mngadi (Editor) Mxolisi Mngadi is an entertainment reporter. He graduated in 2002 from Damelin with a Diploma in Journalism, majoring in African and International Studies, Journalism and Electronic Media. He then started his journalism career at the Daily Sun newspaper, went on to The Citizen, and worked as a senior reporter at News24. He has been a writer for more than 15 years.