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Stephen Colbert used his Late Show monologue to needle Donald Trump after the State of the Union, highlighting a ratings dip for Trump and joking that CBS should cancel him; Colbert noted his own post-SOTU edition climbed 7% from last year, quipping that people may not like watching Trump but enjoy watching Colbert dislike him.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert mocked Donald Trump’s 108-minute State of the Union address, calling it rambling and fearmongering while skewering policy pitches and censorship. Jimmy Fallon also weighed in on The Tonight Show, joking that the speech amounted to two hours of self-promotion. The hosts’ monologues framed the address as a chaotic spectacle and a ongoing narrative in U.S. politics.
Stephen Colbert hosted the final live episode of The Late Show after President Trump’s State of the Union, opening with a Wicked parody and joking about the lengthy address, poking fun at Trump’s approval ratings and policies, and later welcoming John Dickerson for a closing on a high note.
Stephen Colbert mocked RFK Jr. and Kid Rock’s 90-second 'Make America Healthy' workout video posted to X, calling it 'pure cinema' as they exercise in jeans in a sauna and end in a hot tub with whole milk; the Late Show roundup also riffed on Trump poll numbers and noted Melissa McCarthy will appear on Thursday.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said enforcement action is underway against ABC’s The View after it featured James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate, raising questions about whether the show violated the Equal Time Rule; CBS/Colbert dispute the guidance, and new FCC remarks suggest talk shows may not automatically be exempt from equal-time restrictions, with Talarico’s fundraising noted but no final ruling yet.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr defended the agency’s role after Stephen Colbert said CBS blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico over the FCC’s equal-time rule, insisting there was no censorship and highlighting ongoing debates about media trust and regulatory policy.
Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, calling the network’s denial “crap.” CBS says legal guidance indicated the broadcast could trigger FCC equal-time rules and offered alternatives. Colbert rejected the explanation, arguing the network should resist political pressure and noting long-standing exceptions for talk-show interviews, while the controversy unfolds as Talarico runs in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
Stephen Colbert said CBS lawyers forbade having Texas state Rep. James Talarico on The Late Show or even explaining why the interview wouldn’t air, so he addressed the situation on air and urged viewers to watch the interview on the show’s YouTube page. He blasted FCC Chair Brendan Carr over a move to curtail the equal-time exception, argued the rule still matters for talk-show interviews, and accused Carr of partisan bias while noting CBS was enforcing the policy even as the interview exists online.
Stephen Colbert blasted CBS for canceling a planned interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, saying the move was to appease the Trump administration and its use of FCC pressure around the equal-time rule. FCC Chair Brendan Carr has floated tightening or removing talk-show exemptions, prompting Colbert to accuse the administration of censorship. Democrats criticized the tactic, and Colbert revealed the interview was later published on YouTube after the TV decision.
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from interviewing Texas state representative James Talarico on The Late Show and even forbade mentioning the cancellation; he ties the incident to FCC guidance on the equal-time rule and notes he’ll post the full interview on YouTube, highlighting shifting enforcement of “bonafide news” exemptions for talk shows.
CBS will air a week of new The Late Show episodes starting February 16, featuring guests Jennifer Garner, Emma Thompson, Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson, Senator Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Melissa McCarthy, and Michael Pollan, plus a Colbert Questionert edition and a Thundercat performance, breaking the winter rerun trend driven by Olympic coverage.
Stephen Colbert uses Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump impersonation on The Late Show to defend Amazon MGM’s $75 million Melania documentary, which opened to about $7 million in the U.S. amid skepticism of its box-office success; Colbert mocks empty theaters and overseas performance, while Benanti playfully touts awards and Be Best as she counters critics.
Stephen Colbert used his Late Show monologue to mock Kid Rock’s conservative ‘All American Halftime Show,’ highlighting its improvised lineup (Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice) and the quirky, uncertain streaming plan (and venue). He contrasted it with Bad Bunny headlining the actual Super Bowl halftime and teased MAGA backlash over that choice, noting Bad Bunny’s American identity, while also calling out Turning Point USA’s involvement in Rock’s counter-programming.
CBS will air the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 21, 2026, and Colbert says he will consider all options after the cancellation, including a possible run for office. He won’t confirm plans but notes he’ll keep his options open, joking about discussing it with his faith leader and family. The piece mentions ongoing speculation about a Democratic primary bid and potential frontrunners, but suggests Colbert is unlikely to run; it also flags possible future Hollywood gigs, including streaming hosting, as CBS reportedly loses money on the show.
Stephen Colbert announced on Late Night With Seth Meyers that May 21, 2026 will be the final episode of The Late Show at the Ed Sullivan Theater, with Seth Meyers planning to attend for Colbert’s farewell. Colbert joked about aiming to book Pope Leo XIV as a dream guest before the finale, riffing on his Chicago Catholic background and past Vatican-related bits.