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"Comedians Recommend Keke Palmer as Next Talk Show Host"
2024-12-01
Comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton have put their stamp of approval on Keke Palmer for the role of the next big talk show host. In the Nov. 26 episode of their podcast, Celebrity Memoir Book Club, they delved into Palmer's new book, Master of Me, which was released on Nov. 19 from Flatiron Books. This book follows her 2017 release, I Don't Belong to You, and details her remarkable journey from a child star to a woman who has truly understood her genuine value.
Palmer's Entertainment Industry Experience
Keke Palmer has extensive experience in the entertainment arena. She has hosted the Disney+ competition show Foodtastic and the NBC revival of Password. Additionally, she hosts the popular Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast. Her ability to chat with anyone, combined with her hilarious nature, professionalism, singing skills, acting abilities, and sketch-writing skills, makes her a versatile performer. As Parker said, "She can do anything."Palmer's Insights in the Book
In a Nov. 11 cover story with PEOPLE, Palmer discussed the importance of balancing multiple sides of herself. She said, "That's always been the thing with me: I'm in a mature scenario, having these older experiences in the workplace and with my sense of purpose, but then again, I'm just a regular 31-year-old with all of my immaturities." This shows the depth and complexity of Palmer as a person. And as Parker further added, "What I got from this book is she really wants you to know [that] the person you see on TV is not who I am. You don't know me. And I wanna say, respect."Hamilton's Praise for Palmer
Hamilton was deeply inspired by Palmer's account of her work in the entertainment industry. He said during the podcast episode, "I think you've done an incredible job with your business. But I think I look up to her as a host and performer." He even went on to say, "When I look at her and I say, 'What of Keke Palmer do I want to learn from?' I think she should be Jimmy Fallon. I've said it, like, 10 times since seeing her the other day. I, in my bones, I wanna start a change.org position to change the show to the Keke Palmer Tonight Show. Like, she would be perfect."Palmer's Unique Qualities
Palmer's conversational style, her hammy nature, and her ability to do a monologue all contribute to her potential as a talk show host. She has a gift for bringing people together, as she herself stated in the book. This quality makes her stand out and could make her a hit in the talk show hosting world.Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Master of Me is now available, wherever books are sold. New episodes of Celebrity Memoir Book Club drop weekly.