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Stephen Colbert addressed theories suggesting his show's cancellation was politically motivated, acknowledging it as a reasonable suspicion but emphasizing that he believes the decision was made by CBS independently, and he prefers not to speculate further on the matter.
Stephen Colbert humorously acknowledged Donald Trump’s role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire, despite being a critic of Trump, while also joking about his show's upcoming cancellation and broader media challenges.
Stephen Colbert recounted how he learned about the cancellation of 'The Late Show' through a phone call, and described the emotional and nervous experience of delivering the news to his staff and audience, highlighting the challenges he faced during the announcement.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert are exchanging guest appearances, with Kimmel appearing on The Late Show and Colbert on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as part of a series of late-night host crossovers. Conan O'Brien will also make an appearance on The Late Show, highlighting a collaborative moment among late-night hosts following recent show cancellations and controversies.
Stephen Colbert celebrated winning his first Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series on The Late Show, humorously noting that Donald Trump does not have one, and expressing gratitude to his team and viewers amid the show's upcoming cancellation in 2026.
Stephen Colbert celebrated 'The Late Show's first Emmy win for best talk series at the 2025 Emmys, humorously acknowledging his team and audience, and took a jab at Donald Trump for not having an Emmy, contrasting his own success with Trump's lack of awards despite nominations.
Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' won the Emmy for Best Talk Show, beating 'The Daily Show' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Despite CBS's surprise cancellation announcement earlier in 2025, the show received its first Emmy and Colbert's 11th overall, with the host expressing gratitude and hope for the future of late-night TV.
Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at the Emmys after CBS announced the cancellation of his show, 'The Late Show,' which will end in 2026. Despite the cancellation, the show won its first Emmy for outstanding directing, and Colbert's career accolades include multiple Emmy, Grammy, and Peabody awards. The cancellation has been controversial, with some speculation about its timing following CBS's merger and legal settlements involving Trump, whom Colbert has criticized.
Stephen Colbert kicked off his final season of 'The Late Show' with a celebration featuring guest John Oliver, champagne toasts, and light-hearted banter, while also highlighting recent comedy and entertainment news.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized reports claiming 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was losing tens of millions annually, arguing that such figures are inaccurate and overlook significant revenue sources like affiliate fees. He also defended late-night TV's relevance despite claims of its decline, suggesting the cancellation was politically motivated amid broader corporate and political maneuvers.
Jimmy Kimmel is encouraging viewers to vote for Stephen Colbert for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series, highlighting Colbert's integrity and the show's significance, amid the show's cancellation and political controversies involving CBS and Paramount.
Jimmy Kimmel disputes reports that Stephen Colbert's The Late Show is losing CBS $40 million, calling such figures 'beyond nonsensical' and arguing that they overlook significant revenue sources like affiliate fees. He supports Colbert and criticizes the accuracy of the reported financial losses.
'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' is on summer hiatus with reruns scheduled for this week, returning with new episodes on September 2. CBS announced plans to end the Late Show franchise after the 2025-26 season, citing financial reasons amid political controversies and recent network disputes. Colbert continues to criticize political figures and hint at future job opportunities as his show approaches its conclusion.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert experienced a ratings increase following its cancellation announcement, with over 3 million viewers in the week of July 28, marking its strongest performance in over two years, despite the show's upcoming end in May 2026 due to CBS's financial reasons and possible controversy over Colbert's criticisms of Paramount.
CBS's decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the related After Midnight show was driven by financial challenges and the departure of host Taylor Tomlinson, who cited the show's unsustainable lifestyle for her. The cancellations follow CBS's broader struggles in the late-night TV market amid declining advertising revenue, with the network choosing to end these programs rather than find new hosts.