Kathy Griffin
The Emmy-winner’s rep shot down reports that she wanted the job ahead of Rivers’ death, but it doesn’t mean she doesn’t want the job. She has the irreverence and experience for the job.
RuPaul
Funny, check. Fashionable, check. Ballsy, check and check.
Lady Gaga
The fashion forward singer is experiencing a drop in popularity. It might be time for her to reinvent her career.
Nicole Richie
She has made over her reputation and emerged a social media star, a fashion designer and the queen of self-deprecation.
Lisa Lampinelli
Recently slimmed down, she was already fashionable and still doesn’t care who she peeves off.
Whitney Cummings
On the dais on Joan’s Comedy Central roast, we already know she has the icon’s approval.
Retta
With “Parks and Rec” ending soon, this spunky and hilarious woman will need a gig.
Margaret Cho
She could bring some boho-chic edge to the panel and have no qualms about taking down the stars.
NiKki Glaser
A standup comic since she was 18, she has the work ethic Joan would appreciate.
Sandra Bernhard
A grand dame of comedy herself, Bernhard will bring some of the quick wit and irreverence that Joan also appreciated.
Miss Piggy
Longtime friends with Rivers, the muppet proves you can put lipstick on a pig and she can still have the opinions to back it up.