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The "Price Is Right" for Drew Carey!

Posted Jul 23rd 2007 5:46PM by TMZ Staff

Comedian Drew Carey confirmed to David Letterman today that he is indeed going to take over for Bob Barker as host of "The Price Is Right."

In a taping for tonight's episode of "The Late Show," Carey told Dave, "It's a done deal. I'm the new host of "The Price Is Right.'"

Drew told Dave that he found out the deal was complete while he was waiting to come out for the show. The deal is so fresh, Drew doesn't even know when he begins!

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46. I'm not gonna watch this fugly bastage.......CBS.....please find us a hot MILF to take over!!!!

Posted at 7:24PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Michael Richards

47. You people are nuts! Drew will be great at this. He's a great person and damn funny, too. No matter who was chosen, Bob Barker is the toughest act to follow and no one would've made us happy. It could've been alot worse!!!! Give him a chance...IT'S A GAME and we love it.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Sarah

48. Good choice. However, slick Willy Clinton would have been better!!!!!!

Posted at 7:29PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Bigpapapuff2

49. Good news! He has the 'everyman' personality with a great wit. I liked his show, I really enjoyed 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' where he was content to let the other guys shine. I'll keep my fingers crossed that he'll do well.

Posted at 7:31PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by One Tired Mom

50. I thought George Hamilton would be the best choice to keep the same audience and vibe.

Posted at 7:37PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Ken

51. i have first dibs as his newest girlfriend...word that!

Posted at 7:36PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by i am smiling cant u tell

52. He's a good choice.
He may not be the prettiest contestant,but he is reliable, works hard and will be entertaining to watch as he is very good at improv and thinking fast. Plus he isn't offensive with his humor,and never used his shows as a platform for his political agenda.
I agree with One Tired Mom,he's a true everyman.
Good luck,Drew!

Posted at 7:39PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Skittle

53. i forgot about that dude,,,,,,,,,,,good choice!!!,,he is easy going & a happy man

Posted at 7:41PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by costaMesaboy

54. Bad choice! Awful personality!
VERY DIFFICULT TO LOOK AT!

Posted at 7:52PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by looking on

55. mannnn.... i hope rosie tries to start a feud with drew carey..... that would be the best.

Posted at 8:02PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by chim richalds

56. He was SO GAY, on "Whose Line Is It, Anyway".
At times, it seemed as if the male performers had to visit the "casting couch", regularly, if you know what I mean!

Posted at 7:58PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Curbing My Enthusiasm

57. Drew Carey used to be a United States Marine. He could make hash out of Rosie and some of you, if he weren't apparently a gentleman and a gentle soul.

Posted at 8:20PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Semper Fi

58. Great! A fat a*s ugly Republican taking over...couldn't they have found someone a little more lively? More middle-of-the-road? More anything that D.C. is not? I guess CBS really does knows how to keep the geriatric demographic firmly in their camp!! I'll bet my Grandmother and her ladies group are thrilled!!

Posted at 8:21PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Das it

59. Sounds like a great combination!! Good Luck Drew, you are very funny and entertaining. I am sure you will be a hit.

Posted at 8:21PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Me

60. Go Drew! Congrats! At least it isn't Rosie who wanted to make the show HER OWN instead of what has been established for so many years! Drew has some mega shoes to fill--he can pull it off.
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