Jimmy Kimmel Lashes Out At Colbert's CBS Bosses, Urges Viewers To Take 1 Action
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Last updated: May 21, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel announced he would not be airing his show on Thursday out of respect for Stephen Colbert's "Late Show," which is airing its final episode. Kimmel has been vocal in his opposition to the cancellation of Colbert's program.
- Kimmel expressed his hope that those responsible for the cancellation would feel ashamed. He stated he never felt competitive with Colbert, despite their shows airing in the same time slot on rival networks. Kimmel extended an invitation for Colbert to appear on his show multiple times and praised the collaborative relationship between their teams.
- Kimmel encouraged his audience to watch Colbert's final broadcast on CBS but urged them not to continue watching the network afterward, implying it was a protest against the cancellation. CBS announced the cancellation of "The Late Show" last summer, citing financial losses of $40 million annually, a claim Kimmel has publicly refuted as "obvious lies," arguing it contradicts his understanding of late-night television show finances.
