But as she enjoys a career resurgence that includes a gig hosting on "Saturday Night Live" in May, Ms. White was made a series regular.
Criticism intensified when footage emerged of a gig hosted by O'Reilly making a reference to the rape of women and which mentioned ITV2's show.
Every few years, the late-night television rumor mill speculates on whether Stewart will renew his contract, or take a gig hosting one of the many other late-night programs.
Best known for her roles in sitcoms like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, the 88-year-old comedian was ubiquitous in North American pop culture this past year after a Facebook campaign got her a gig hosting Saturday Night Live.
During an interview on NBC's Today show, Franco – who was once named "the selfie king" – said that he had pioneered the idea during his ill-fated gig hosting the awards with Anne Hathaway in 2011.
Denis Napthine, who led the state in 2013 and 2014, has landed himself a gig hosting an hour-long weekly current affairs spot on his local radio station, Warrnambool-based 3YB.
A huge success on country radio, she has also found homes on pop stations and at MTV, including a gig hosting the MTV Video Music Awards preshow in September, an unheard-of slot for a country singer.
In the summer of 2012, the pair were offered a gig hosting a late-night MTV talk show, "Nikki & Sara Live," where the two comedians now deftly handle the pressure of performing every week in front of a live studio audience, and skillfully exchange off-the-cuff quips with Hollywood celebrities and pop-music icons.
Weekly stand up gig Whiplash – at the cutting-edge Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre – is the best place to hear the hottest comics with an alt twist, while Sunday nights at the Knitting Factory is another long-running free gig, hosted by Hannibal Buress.
