Late-Night Shutdown: Fallon and Kimmel Go Dark for Colbert’s Final Late Show
On May 21, 2026, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! will go dark in solidarity with Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show, which still has no announced guest list. The move reflects a collaborative, not competitive, moment in today’s crowded late-night landscape, with hosts noting that audiences now watch multiple shows online. Colbert’s post-Late Show plans remain a mystery as the late-night era continues to evolve beyond the old ratings wars.
