By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert gave a heartfelt sendoff to his show's producer, Chris Licht, who was appointed Monday as the new chairman and CEO of CNN.

2019 Mirror Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: Late Show Showrunner, Chris Licht attends the 2019 Mirror Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Licht had worked in news before he started running the late-night comedy show in 2016.

Colbert said that while he knew Licht would be able to do the job when he met him, he wasn't sure if he would like him.  Instead, he said he has grown to love him.

2018 Winter TCA Tour - Day 3
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 06: Executive producer Chris Licht (L) and executive producer Stephen Colbert of the television show Our Cartoon President speak onstage during the CBS/Showtime portion of the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 6, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Colbert joked that Licht would be renaming CNN the 'Colbert News Network.'

Licht is expected to take over at CNN in May, following the expected approval of the network's corporate takeover.

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: (L-R) Stephen Colbert and Chris Licht, winners of the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for 'Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020,' pose in the press room during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
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