Jimmy Kimmel didn’t mince words following the announcement that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026. On Thursday night, mere hours after CBS confirmed the news, Kimmel posted a heartfelt and candid Instagram Story expressing his backing for Colbert while delivering a clear critique of the network responsible for this decision.
Jimmy Kimmel addresses Stephen Colbert late show cancellation
Kimmel wrote, ‘I love you, Stephen,’ under a clip of Colbert’s announcement. He also added a playful jab, ‘Take that, and all your Sheldons, CBS.’
Kimmel’s response arises amid an increasing wave of criticism directed at CBS, as their top officials asserted that the cancellation of The Late Show was solely a financial move. Surprisingly, despite being the number one late-night show for nine consecutive seasons, CBS declared not just the end of Colbert’s tenure but also the complete retirement of the Late Show brand altogether.
Straightaway, the declaration sparked curiosity. Previously vocal adversary Colbert, known for his criticism towards Donald Trump, had moments ago denounced CBS’s corporate parent, Paramount, for reaching a $16 million agreement with Trump.
The agreement settled a dispute concerning an allegedly misleading edit in a 60 Minutes interview that Trump claimed happened, and Colbert labeled the payment as a large, questionable bribe. He pondered if it was intended to facilitate Paramount’s upcoming merger with Skydance Media.
When Colbert announced the cancellation of The Late Show to his studio audience, there were boos. “Yes, I feel the same way,” he acknowledged, explaining that the show wasn’t passing on to a new host; it was ending altogether. “I’m not being replaced. Everything is simply disappearing.
As a gamer, I’d rephrase it as: Kimmel’s statement isn’t just a show of unity; it also stirs up the ongoing discussion about whether politics or behind-the-scenes maneuvering might have contributed to Colbert’s departure. Senators like Elizabeth Warren and Congressmen such as Adam Schiff are demanding transparency, with Warren herself tweeting that “We, the people, deserve to know if his show was pulled due to political reasons.
At present, Colbert is determined to see things through until the end. He shared with his audience that he’s excited to continue working with his regular team for another ten months.
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2025-07-18 12:40