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Stephen Colbert news
The gist
"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" won the Emmy for variety series on Sept. 14, 2026.
The win follows CBS's cancellation, and Colbert returns to late night Sept. 15.
How it unfolded
- 2025CBS announced it was canceling "The Late Show," citing financial difficulties; Trump took credit for the cancellation in social media posts.
- May 11, 2026Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver appeared alongside Kimmel on the "Strike Force Five" episode of "The Late Show" to help Colbert mark his final weeks on CBS.
- May 21, 2026"The Late Show" aired its series finale, bringing both Colbert's tenure and the 33-year "Late Show" franchise to a close.