David Letterman Announces His 2015 Retirement From The Late Show

The big news was spoiled by—of all people— R.E.M.'s bass player, but here it is straight from the horse's mouth: David Letterman has revealed that he will retire following the expiration of his contract in 2015.

When it's all said and done, that'll be 11 years at Late Night and 22 at The Late Show. Let the speculation on a new host begin.