NBC has found its new late-night star.
The web connection has selected Canadian actress and YouTube sensationLilly Singhto take over its 1:35 a.m. talk show slot.
The move comes in the wake ofCarson Dalyannouncing hesstepping down as the host ofLast Call.
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An Indian-Canadian woman with her own late night show?
Now that is a dream come true, the 31-year-old said in a statement.
We cant wait to get started.
Singh will announce her new gig onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallontonight (see preview clip above).
Shes been posting videos since 2010.
Hard to believe its been so long 2,000 episodes.
Its time to move on to something new and let someone else have access to this incredible platform.
My 20s was about finding a good job.
My 30s was about taking on as many of them as I could.
So many have gone on to achieve incredible success.
Im very excited to fulfill other areas Im passionate about within our company.
I look forward to building on that.
My family will always remain my top priority and greatest gig.
