I will really miss Regis! He is the best! But if there is to be a replacement, I vote for Anderson Coopeer! He and Kelly Ripa have good chemestry and he's so charming and good looking!

Anderson Cooper is one of my favorites on TV that I consider worth watching. He seems to be fair and attempts to be honest in his reporting. Sure hope he will find success but would love to see him as a news anchor on one of the networks replacing either Ed Schultz, Oberman, Geraldo, Matt Lauer, or a few others who are hard to watch for any length of time.

Anderson Cooper is not afraid to put himself out there.He has been in the field for years handling all kinds of world matters including disasters,royal visits,celebrations and the list goes on. He will be just fine having a talk show.

Elite blue blood and will have to disguise who he really is to appear to have a connection with
the commen people. The privileged just do not see
things in the same light as the majority of us.
Just think about Oprah's views and opinions from the time she started her carrer to present day its like two different people. Anderson has never even had the exposure to the real world that Oprah did to start with so his perspective will be third party a outsider looking in.I am just saying he will not replace Oprah but more like fill her old time slot.

Well just think of what the NEXT person will "have to clean up" after Obama leaves in 2012.....or sooner? Wow, I can't even imagine.

Oh, they're hiring the gay guy from
C-
N-o
N-ews?

Well, it'll be interesting (not really) to see which homosexual rules the daytime roos then....Ellen or Anderson?

OMG, I can't wait............NOT!!

Jinks...can you possibly that stupid? I feel like an idiot even responding to your comment but here goes...she treats white people like dirt?? You must be using a radio for televison as if you had any brains or eyes you would see her treat "ALL GUESTS" with fairness and professionalism. Obviously you NEVER saw the show because if you did, your "ilk" is never there. Just intelligent people of all races..This woman is an ICON and will NEVER be replaced...as for you being "the american people" if stupidity was a star, you would be a universe.

These are two extremely different personalities. I have great respect for Anderson Cooper as a news reporter, but don't think he is an adequate replacement for Oprah Winfrey. While Mr. Cooper is an impressive journalist in his own right, Ms. Winfrey appeals to a wider public sector. My personal feeling is that there will never be an adequate replacement. Time will tell, but clearly Anderson Cooper and Ms. Winfrey come from two different worlds and their persona is received differently amongst television audiences. The success of Oprah Winfrey's show evolved from a variety of viewers who were able to identify with her humbling beginnings, childhood traumas and early journalistic venues. Her dedication and mass appeal eventually gave rise to stardom and fortune through new enterprises and her human concern to make this a better society. Her capacity to host innovative shows, tastefully address taboo subject matters and ability to express compassion/concern was a true learning experience. She was relatable to all genders, respected by various demographic audiences and, in turn, revolutionized the daytime talk show genre. The "Queen of Daytime Talk" is stepping down. And so comes the end of an era for one of the most amazing public figures in television history. Life's journey will venture forth in a direction conducive to wherever her heart takes her. However, there will never be a perfect fit to replace those daytime talk shoes---which if I remember correctly, broke the mold years ago . . .

Yes...left winger. However I think he'll be great. He is a good speaker and a natural for a talk show host. Good choice.