Ottawa, March 18,2019: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Canadian-born Lilly Singh on bagging a late night show of a major TV network and said the YouTube sensation is making Canada proud.
Singh who goes by the stage name Superwoman was congratulated.Singh has landed a rare chance to host a late night talk show on a major broadcast network- a feat for a woman of colour.
Trudeau tweeted on Sunday evening, “Congratulations Superwoman! You’re making Canada proud – and making us laugh along the way.”
To which, Singh replied: “Thank you Prime Minister! Please find a way to send me ice caps and Timbits while shooting.”
She will replace Carson Daly as the host of NBC’s late night talk show. The show will be re-titled ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ and will launch in September.