David Letterman now looks like Santa Claus

HO, ho, ho! David Letterman could easily win a Santa Claus look-alike contest. And fans are having a field day with it on Twitter.

David Letterman speaks at Emens Auditorium on the campus of Ball State University. Picture: Ron Hoskins/Getty Images.

HO, ho, ho!

David Letterman could easily win a Santa Claus look-alike contest.

The comedian, who retired from late-night TV in May after 33 years on air, seems to have tossed out his razors and shaving supplies.

Letterman, 68, delivered a speech at his alma mater, Ball State University, on Monday night — and all eyes were on his lengthy scruff.

It has certainly grown a few inches since he was spotted with his 11-year-old son, Harry, back in September.

Then he looked like a guy who’s thoroughly enjoying retirement. But now he’s on the verge of being added to the next season of Duck Dynasty.

If he keeps this up, he’ll be called upon to play Moses in an Easter play next year.

Here are the best Twitter responses to Letterman’s festive new look.

David Letterman looks like gluten-free Santa Claus pic.twitter.com/SFiO5wWI6z

— Zaron3 (@Zaron3) December 1, 2015

Is David Letterman using @BallState to announce he's actually Santa Claus? #ThatBeard #DaveAtBallState

— Marie Prevost (@_sputnik1) December 1, 2015

Look! On the stage! Is it Santa?! No. Is it Charles Darwin?! No, it's David Letterman!!… https://t.co/3LghKaHpkP

— Alaina Jaye (@alaina_jaye) December 1, 2015

So far my poll results are showing a strong lead for David Letterman being Santa.

— Allison Bench (@alliembench) December 2, 2015

Y'all David Letterman's becoming hipster santa pic.twitter.com/e3XxUgkSI7

— Francis Ittenbach (@mfittenbach) December 1, 2015

Is David Letterman becoming Santa Claus or homeless? because that beard. . .

— Hollik (@HolliK) December 1, 2015

David Letterman's new gig "Santa, Santa, ho ho ho" pic.twitter.com/4stsLHN4cd

— Maggie Jordan (@MaggieJordanACN) December 1, 2015

Looks like #DavidLetterman is moonlighting as Santa. @LG1043 #HoHoHo. pic.twitter.com/31ZaRB93Ju

— Graham Hatch (@graham_hatch) December 1, 2015

This article first appeared in the New York Post.

Originally published as David Letterman now looks like Santa Claus