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Wow. We certainly didn't see this one coming!

Sources at MSNBC are revealing that now that Keith Olbermann has been dropped from Countdown, the network is looking to find a suitable replacement - and are attempting to secure actor Alec Baldwin for the spot!

WTF?!

The insider explains:

"He's already part of the NBC family, has a huge fan base and is very respected for his long term passions for politics."

Another source continues:

"He's brilliant on camera and honestly cares about news and fighting for the rights of everyday people. Don't count him out. There was a time when everyone said Alec would never do a sitcom, only movies. Those same people are saying he would never run for office or host a political show."

Well, he's never kept his interest in politics a secret, and has even publicly discussed his potential interest in running for office, so we think that this might actually be a good fit for him.

But if it means leaving 30 Rock behind any time soon, then we'd be devastated!

Don't do it, bb! At least finish out the series before such a huge career shift!

We don't know what we'd do with Jack Donaghy!

What do U think?? Would U watch Countdown With Alec Baldwin??

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Someone's had too many cocktails before an interview having a mid-life crisis!

Much to the dismay of Jack Donaghy and 30 Rock fans everywhere, Alec Baldwin has announced that he's going quit acting in 2012!

He says:

"I don't have any interest in acting anymore. I'm not young, but I have time to do something else. I consider my entire movie career a complete failure. The goal of moviemaking is to star in a film where your performance drives the film, and the film is either a soaring critical or commercial success, and I never had that."

Well, that gives the show at least another two years, and it will probably lose its luster by then anyway!

Besides - given all of his behind the scenes antics, we're not too sad he's peacing out!

What do U think?? Do U respect Alec's decision or do you think he's being a rude, thoughtless little pig?

Bwa ha ha!

UPDATE: Alec's PR people have just sent us an email, clarifying that Alec has no plans to retire and is not leaving 30 Rock. While it is true there are two more years left of his 30 Rock deal, the quote posted above is a reprint of an interview with CNN back in March.

Take from that what you will.

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