Stephen Colbert emerges from cancellation to urge Emmy voters to select Jimmy Kimmel over own show
Stephen Colbert urged Emmy voters to back Jimmy Kimmel’s programme for Outstanding Variety Series rather than his own recently cancelled “Late Show”. In a social-media video, Colbert framed the appeal as a friendly endorsement of Kimmel, whose show is competing against “The Late Show” and three other nominees.
CBS announced the cancellation of “The Late Show” in 2025, saying it was a financial decision; reports at the time said it was losing about $40 million annually. Supporters of Colbert questioned whether politics played a role, given the timing of Paramount’s settlement of Donald Trump’s lawsuit and its merger approval, while the network denied this. The article also notes Kimmel’s public support for Colbert and recent controversies surrounding his own programme.
- Colbert encouraged Emmy voters to choose Jimmy Kimmel over his own show.
- “The Late Show” remains nominated despite its cancellation.
- CBS said the cancellation was financial, amid political speculation.