I was hoping Drew Carey (or someone) would host an audition episode, only so I could go to Studio 33 again and actually have a chance of winning something.

But now that Drew is officially the new host, what are the chances of him taping some sort of pilot/rehearsal show?

Because, from what I've heard, he hasn't even had a shot at hosting the show yet.

He's got the job, so there isn't a need to audition. Any rehearsals could be done in 33 with staff, I would imagine.

Drew's already got the job - obviously there won't be an "audition". All that will be left now is probably a couple of closed-set run-throughs near the beginning of the season to get Drew familiar with the pacing of the show, the basic cues he needs to hit to keep production moving smoothly, get a general idea of the rules of whatever pricing games they start him on, etc.