When Stephen Colbert will step up to replace David Letterman on the "Late Show," he will leave a gaping hole in prime real estate on Comedy Central, prompting many to question whether a late-night show will finally see a host who is not another white man in a suit. 

Alas, that was not the case for the "Late Show." While Colbert's history of witty political criticism through his popular satirical character convinced many that the "Late Show" might get a new voice, the choice still sparked criticism from across the web for continuing to leave out women and people of color from comedy and television. Colbert, himself, even commented on the decision to fill the show's spot with another white man. 

Glad to see a straight white male receive a shot at a late night talk show. Way to shatter that glass ceiling, fellas!

— Michael Lenahan (@mplmpl) April 11, 2014

It's official! I will make late night history by becoming the first middle-aged white protestant male to host his own show. #ihaveadream

— Stephen CoIbert (@ColbertAtHome) April 10, 2014

However, there could still be a chance in the new spot that Colbert will leave behind. The New York Times briefly observed the diversity-lacking history of talk show hosts in an article on Colbert's new T.V. roll, listing a few contenders to replace Colbert and his "Colbert Report," including Daniel Tosh, sketch team Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, and Amy Schumer. 

"If selected, Ms. Schumer could quell some of the criticism of late-night shows being too much a male preserve, just as Key and Peele might answer critics who charge it is too white," Bill Carter wrote for the New York Times.

Earlier this year, Saturday Night Live similarly came under fire for its lack of diversity (the show has never hired a Latina comedian on staff) and seemed to respond to the criticism by hiring Sasheer Zamata, the only African American female cast member. The lack of Latinas on staff was obvious to many viewers who took to social media to criticize a recent stereotype-heavy skit. 

The same question has been raised before filling every free spot on television—will this time be different? Comedy Central still has half a year to rearrange its schedule. In the meantime, a diverse audience will wait and see whether a new face will join the ranks of late-night T.V.