Jimmy Kimmel has shown his support for his friend Stephen Colbert after the announcement that ‘The Late Show’ will be ending in 2026 after 10 seasons on air. In a bold message on Instagram, Kimmel expressed his dismay towards CBS with a colorful message, saying, "Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS."
The talk show host’s message seems to refer to CBS’ hit shows "The Big Bang Theory" and its spinoff "Young Sheldon" which starred the iconic character Sheldon Cooper. CBS cited financial reasons for the decision to retire ‘The Late Show’ in 2026, stating that it was purely a financial decision and not related to the show’s performance or content.
The timing of this announcement is quite coincidental as it came just after Stephen Colbert criticized CBS’ parent company Paramount Global for settling Donald Trump’s lawsuit over the editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris. Colbert called the settlement a "big fat bribe" and suggested that it was related to Paramount Global’s pending multibillion-dollar sale to the Hollywood studio Skydance.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the show’s cancellation, Stephen Colbert expressed no ill feelings towards CBS or Paramount Global during his announcement on ‘The Late Show.’ He thanked his band and 200 staffers for their support over the years and expressed his excitement to continue the show with the "usual gang of idiots" for another 10 months.
Stephen took over ‘The Late Show’ in 2015 after David Letterman led the program for over 20 years. He has dedicated himself to the show and looks forward to continuing to entertain audiences with his unique brand of humor for the remaining time on air.
The friendship between Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert remains strong despite being on competing networks. Kimmel’s public support for Colbert in the face of CBS’ decision showcases the genuine bond between the two late-night hosts. Their camaraderie and mutual respect for each other are evident, and fans can expect to see more collaborations and support between them in the future.
