Is Chris Rock Getting a Show on CNN?

Ok, I like Chris Rock. But is this his lane? Why not give it to Don Lemon or Soledad O'Brien? Why are those news people good for the documentaries and for filling in for others, but not good for their own show? This shows the lack of diversity that is very obvious across all of the cable networks. Tony Harris is leaving CNN's morning show, will they replace him with Don or TJ? Let's wait to see.

In an attempt to lure their African-American and Latino ratings back from MSNBC, CNN is rumored to be on the hunt for an African-American entertainer to host a primetime show. According to the New York Post, Chris Rock and Aisha Tyler have already been approached for a 7 P.M. slot, a time currently occupied by John King USA.

Soledad O’Brien reportedly taped a pilot for the 7 P.M. slot, but network insiders told the New York Post that the pilot was deemed "unwatchable," by CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton. However, O’Brien, who has been producing diversity-themed programming for the network for years, is being given a second chance. The network has several African-American anchors and commentators -- including Don Lemon, TJ Holmes, Fredricka Whitfield and Roland Martin – during the day, yet no anchors during primetime.The last time an African-American comedian held a primetime spot was in 2008 with DL Hugley’s show, DL Hugley Breaks the News. The show, which was almost universally panned, was cancelled in less than a year.

Chris Rock might be good for CNN’s ratings up, but we’re not sure how well the network will be able to tame his outrageous comments and opinions towards white people. If Chris Rock does get his primetime show on CNN, it might be prove his theory that white people have gotten 'less crazy' afterall.

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