What an Old Folktale Can Teach Us About the ‘Annoying Persistence’ of Political Comedians

Kimmel defends Colbert amid cancellation, calls Paramount's money excuse 'nonsensical'

Jimmy Kimmel cast doubt on the idea that Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" was losing money the way Paramount claimed.

Kimmel Flips On Late Night's Viability To Blame Trump For Colbert Cancellation

Kimmel Flips On Late Night's Viability To Blame Trump For Colbert Cancellation Before CBS decided to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel was pessimistic about the future of the late night comedy show. Now that Colbert has been cancelled, Kimmel is singing a different tune in order to advance the narrative that Colbert’s cancellation had something to do with President Trump and that, actually, the state of late night is…

What an old folktale can teach us about the ‘annoying persistence’ of political comedians

Stephen Colbert has been defiant following the cancellation of The Late Show. Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/APFear of reprisals from the Trump administration has made many people cautious about expressing their opinions. Fired federal workers are asking not to be quoted by their name, for fear of losing housing. Business leaders are concerned about harm to their companies. Universities are changing their curricula, and scholars are self cen…

Jimmy Kimmel Scolds Conservatives for Not Being Outraged at Colbert Cancellation & Claims More People Watch Late Night Now Than Ever Before

Jimmy Kimmel has never been shy about turning late-night television into a political platform. But in the aftermath of CBS announcing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, Jimmy Kimmel has gone on a full media tour—blaming Donald Trump, scolding conservatives for not being outraged, and even claiming late-night is healthier than ever, even comparing today's audience to the Johnny Carson’s era. The post Jimmy Kimmel Scolds Cons…

Jimmy Kimmel Slams This 'Beyond Nonsensical' Explanation For 'Late Show' Cancellation

The late night host said the "alleged insiders" simply "don’t know what they’re talking about" when it comes to Stephen Colbert's program.

WAIT, WHAT? Jimmy Kimmel Disappointed in People on the Right for Not Defending Stephen Colbert

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is apparently disappointed in people on the right for not rushing to the defense of his fellow late night host Stephen Colbert as the ‘Late Show’ is being canceled by CBS.