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Colbert Returns to Late Night, But Not His Own Show
11 Sep
Summary
- Stephen Colbert will guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on September 15.
- This is his first late-night appearance since his show ended in May.
- Colbert's show ended due to financial decisions, despite high ratings.
Stephen Colbert is set to make his anticipated return to late-night television as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Tuesday, September 15. This appearance marks his first venture back into the late-night landscape since The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired its final episode on May 21, 2026.
The conclusion of Colbert's show ended an impressive 11-year run and the 33-year history of the Late Show franchise on CBS. The network cited financial decisions as the reason for cancellation, a move that sparked controversy given the show's consistent top ratings for nine consecutive seasons.
Colbert's guest spot on Kimmel's show occurs just one day after both hosts are nominated in the Outstanding Variety Series category at the 78th Emmy Awards, airing Monday, September 14. This upcoming appearance will be Colbert's sixth time as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with previous visits dating back to 2004.
