THIS JUST IN: DREW CAREY IS REPLACING BOB BARKER AS HOST AS THE PRICE IS RIGHT. FULL STORY IN SHORTLY.
Breaking News: During a taping of Late Night with David Letterman, just minutes ago Drew Carey confirmed he is the new host of The Price is Right on CBS.  He beat a field of dozens of contenders.  Up until Drew Carey announced he was in the running, the front runner was Mark Steines with with other contenders such as John O’Hurley, George Hamilton, Mark Walberg, David Price, and Todd Newton.  The staff has been said to return to work within the next few weeks.  Drew Carey also hosts CBS’s new game show Power of 10.  It was stated that Drew Carey was contacted by CBS to replace Bob Barker after the pilot taped.  Thank you, CBS.  It took you long enough, but you made the correct choice.