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Emmys 2025: Colbert Win Gets Standing Ovation But Ceremony Light On Politics
- On July 17, 2025, CBS revealed that it will conclude its long-running late-night franchise hosted by Stephen Colbert in May 2026, ending more than three decades of broadcasting.
- CBS president George Cheeks explained the cancellation was a purely financial decision unrelated to the show's performance, content, or Paramount matters.
- Stephen Colbert, who took over hosting duties from David Letterman in 2015, was warmly greeted with a standing ovation while presenting the opening award during the televised ceremony held in Los Angeles in 2025.
- Colbert earned his 11th Emmy and his program won its first top-category Emmy after eight consecutive losses, joking about having 200 qualified candidates available in June.
- The cancellation drew boos from the studio audience and disappointment from fans and peers, while Colbert thanked viewers and expressed hope for late-night to continue after his tenure.
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Leaning Left20Leaning Right11Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left
47% Left
L 47%
C 28%
R 26%
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