Firstly, there had been zero confirmation regarding EH' s status. Secondly, Brooke might be a good replacement, IF she had nothing else going on, but she's often got a movie or tv gig, or even the occasional B'day play, as she does live in NY. She also has pretty young kids, still. Angie Harmon has a pretty busy acting career with that 'Rizzoli & Isles' show. (which I'm shocked is even still on. ). Melissa Rycroft--don' t make me laugh. Meghan McCain, now there's a real option, IF the EH departure comes to pass. Smart and approachable Conservativ who's not an actress with a demanding schedule. However, I wonder if she'd think a long term commitment to the show, rather than occasionally guesting, would be beneath her. But it'pretty established, so...
"There is no use trying," said Alice; "one can't believe impossible things." "I dare say you haven't had the practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." --Alice in Wonderland