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Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news
AP News ^ | Updated 4:04 PM CDT, July 18, 2025 | The Associated Press

Posted on 07/19/2025 11:40:29 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Stephen Colbert was receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” next May. Jimmy Fallon said he was “just as shocked as everyone,” and Seth Meyers called him a great host and comedian but an even better person. Jimmy Kimmel directed an expletive at CBS, and Andy Cohen said it was a sad day for the network. As for President Donald Trump — a frequent target of Colbert’s comedy — he said on Truth Social that “I absolutely love” that Colbert was “fired.”

Some of the reaction from the late-night world:

Jimmy Fallon

“I’m just as shocked as everyone. Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I’d ride this out with him for years to come. I’m sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30.” — the NBC “Tonight Show” host, on Instagram

Seth Meyers

“For as great a comedian and host (as) he is, @stephenathome is an even better person. I’m going to miss having him on TV every night but I’m excited he can no longer use the excuse that he’s ‘too busy to hang out’ with me.” — the NBC “Late Night” host, on Instagram

Jimmy Kimmel

“Love you Stephen.” — the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host, on Instagram

Andy Cohen

“It is a very sad day for CBS that they are getting out of the late-night race. I mean, they are turning off the lights after the news.” — the “Watch What Happens Live” host, in an interview.

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TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: aftermidnight; cancelled; cbs; colbert; greggutfeld; jimmyfallon; jimmykimmel; lateshow; nightline; propaganda; sethmeyers; stephencolbert; thedailyshow; wellbye; whosnext
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To: airborne

Imagine how easy AI is going to have taking over the show slot.
“Did you hear the new one about Trump? He’s a liar and the New Hitler.”
(AI generated laughs).


21 posted on 07/19/2025 12:13:51 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: DPMD

But that means she is still a person of color.


22 posted on 07/19/2025 12:15:08 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Colbert, as the comb that sticks to the glue hair of late night cronie capitalism, is now being washed down a grease free drain. However, he could be saved as US oil reserves for the next 20 years. Then, the faux grease ball hippie would finally become useful.


23 posted on 07/19/2025 12:15:46 PM PDT by BEJ
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Good, cancel Jimmy Kimmel next.

I've never understood how Kimmel has a show. He's only slightly funnier than Charles Manson.

24 posted on 07/19/2025 12:19:50 PM PDT by KevinB (I don’t really care, Margaret.)
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To: GMMC0987

Heh, heh.


25 posted on 07/19/2025 12:30:13 PM PDT by Jacquerie (ArticleVBlog.com)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

This is chilling. Somehow, this must be Trump’s fault.


26 posted on 07/19/2025 12:36:30 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They know they are next, is that it?


27 posted on 07/19/2025 12:36:51 PM PDT by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along.)
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To: Trump20162020

My thoughts exactly. And then Seth Meyers.


28 posted on 07/19/2025 12:47:05 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Salman

Here’s hoping.


29 posted on 07/19/2025 12:47:13 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

When you see or hear the word solidarity you know evil scheming commies are up to something.


30 posted on 07/19/2025 1:42:02 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Trump has arrived and it is awesome to have a real President.)
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To: RetiredTexasVet
When you see or hear the word solidarity you know evil scheming commies are up to something.

"Stakeholder" is another stealth-commie word.

31 posted on 07/19/2025 1:44:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats are the Party of racism, anger, hate and violence.)
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To: cuban leaf

All of them are lying. They know Colbert was not funny at all. Now the focus will be on those remaining and they are worried that more people will realize how unfunny they are too.


32 posted on 07/19/2025 3:58:27 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (Making money now. Still want much more.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Well fricking DUHHHHHHH!!!!


33 posted on 07/19/2025 4:41:40 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Gentlemen, we got to save our phoney baloney jobs!”


34 posted on 07/19/2025 6:10:51 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

AP

ALL PROPAGANDA


35 posted on 07/19/2025 6:11:29 PM PDT by Pearfect (Ou can't beat the competition lock-e et !!! )
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To: fella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmfwklFM-M


36 posted on 07/19/2025 6:11:55 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats are the Party of racism, anger, hate and violence.)
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