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John Oliver paid a cheeky, profanity-laced tribute to Stephen Colbert in the closing moments of Last Week Tonight, calling Colbert “the fucking best” and signing off with “good night, and good luck, motherfuckers” as Colbert approaches his final Late Show episodes, a moment that echoed a recent David Letterman cameo amid CBS’s ongoing cancellation of The Late Show.
During a joint farewell on The Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel pressed Stephen Colbert about why late-night TV must defend its existence, prompting Colbert to point out that the format remains widely watched across multiple shows and platforms—including YouTube—despite audience fragmentation; Colbert's May 21 finale comes amid CBS's earlier cancellation of The Late Show and ongoing debate about the political and financial forces shaping late-night.
Stephen Colbert says he was blindsided by CBS's plan to sunset The Late Show and be replaced by Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed, but congratulates Allen, recalls Allen's Tonight Show milestone, and emphasizes he hopes The Late Show will be remembered as a comedy program as he nears his May 21 finale.
Stephen Colbert announced The Late Show will end with a farewell episode on May 21, 2026, as CBS characterizes the cancellation as a financial decision amid streaming-era declines in TV viewership; the show began in 1993, Colbert has hosted since 2015, and CBS noted the move is unrelated to content or corporate mergers, with Colbert continuing to garner industry recognition.
Jimmy Kimmel defends late-night TV against reports of Colbert's show losing $40 million annually, criticizing media misconceptions and emphasizing the industry's resilience and evolving viewership across platforms.
Conan O'Brien expressed concern about the future of late-night TV, highlighting seismic changes driven by streaming and technology, but praised Stephen Colbert's potential to evolve and succeed in new formats, emphasizing the enduring importance of good storytelling and honest performances.
Conan O'Brien expressed confidence that Stephen Colbert will continue to be influential in the future of late-night TV despite the cancellation of 'The Late Show,' emphasizing Colbert's talent and importance. The article also discusses the broader challenges facing late-night television, including CBS's decision to cancel Colbert's show amid economic difficulties and political controversies.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Donald Trump's tumultuous history with Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' title, noting Trump's past criticisms and praises depending on whether he was featured. Kimmel recounted Trump's tweets disparaging the magazine when not selected, contrasted with his praise when he was named 'Person of the Year.' The segment also touched on Trump's recent appearance at the New York Stock Exchange after being named 2024's 'Person of the Year,' and his comments on grocery prices during a Time interview.
Late night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert mocked Donald Trump for a social media post in which he confused Kimmel with Al Pacino and made factual errors about the Oscars. Kimmel pointed out the increase in ratings for this year's Oscars and hinted at potentially hosting again, while Colbert joked about Trump's focus on a feud from five weeks ago amid his presidential campaign and legal issues. Trump's post drew attention away from his hush money trial, which is currently in the jury selection process in Manhattan.
Donald Trump continues to criticize Jimmy Kimmel for mocking him on late-night television and during the Oscars, claiming victory when Kimmel read his message live on air. Trump has a history of obsessing over his treatment on late-night shows and has publicly attacked Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and "Saturday Night Live" for their jokes at his expense. He also reportedly wanted to punish networks and shows that made fun of or criticized him while he was president.
Donald Trump continues to attack Jimmy Kimmel over jokes made at his expense, claiming victory after Kimmel read his message live during the Oscars. Trump criticized Kimmel's talent and ratings, while Kimmel responded with a joke about Trump's potential jail time. Trump has a history of obsessing over his treatment on late-night television and has publicly attacked Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and "Saturday Night Live" for their jokes at his expense.
Jon Stewart will return to host The Daily Show once a week through the 2024 election cycle, with the show's news team hosting on other nights. Stewart's return comes after his Apple TV+ series was canceled, and he will also executive produce every episode of the show through 2024 and 2025. The announcement follows a period of guest hosts and appearances by news team correspondents after Trevor Noah's departure in 2022.
The Daily Show will reportedly go host-less for now and instead rely heavily on its team of correspondents, following the search for Trevor Noah's replacement. Comedy Central is taking a different approach by having a team of correspondents lead the series, with plans to take this approach through the election year. The network is expected to announce its plans for The Daily Show next week, and the correspondent-heavy approach is likely to save money.
Taylor Tomlinson made her debut as the youngest female late night host on CBS's After Midnight, a reboot of Chris Hardwick's @midnight, and impressed with a format that evokes the manic joy of British panel shows. The show features three guest comics riffing on viral TikToks and Gen Z trends, with points given at the host's discretion. Tomlinson's hosting style creates a feeling of a comedian hang, offering personal insights into the comics, reminiscent of British panel shows. If After Midnight can build a stable of returning comics, it has the potential to create a network haven for comedy nerds.
Former "Late Show" host David Letterman made a surprise appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," marking his return to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since his retirement in 2015. The audience greeted him with enthusiasm, and Letterman expressed delight at the changes in the theater since his departure. He reminisced about his time as a host, saying he misses everything about it. Colbert invited Letterman behind the host's desk to recreate a selfie they took in 2014, joking that they did it because his son didn't believe he had a show.