Late-Night Hosts Kimmel, Colbert, and Meyers Take Aim at Trump Following Show Renewals
NEW YORK – Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers collectively poked fun at former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, celebrating the renewal of their respective late-night shows after a period of Trump-fueled calls for their cancellation. The unified response comes as Trump continues too publicly criticize the hosts and their networks.
the trio’s jabs represent a rare moment of on-air solidarity, underscored by the recent reversals of fortune for their programs in the eyes of their most vocal detractor.trump had previously celebrated the planned end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in July, and more recently threatened legal action against ABC for reinstating “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”-actions now met with pointed rejoinders from the late-night hosts themselves.
Colbert, appearing on “The Late Show,” declared ”our long, national late-nightmare is over.” Kimmel responded to the news of his show’s renewal by playfully flaunting the Emmy trophy he won on Sept.14 for outstanding talk series, adding, “Plus, now that Jimmy’s not being canceled, I get to enjoy this again.” Meyers has also joined in, with Trump suggesting on Truth Social that he and Jimmy Fallon should be “next” to face cancellation.
trump has consistently voiced his disdain for the hosts, writing on Sept. 18 on Truth Social, “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done… Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC.” He further stated, “Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT.”
The renewed shows-“Jimmy Kimmel live!” on ABC,”The late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS,and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on NBC-continue to be platforms for political commentary,frequently enough critical of the former president. The hosts’ united response signals a continued willingness to challenge Trump, despite his ongoing efforts to diminish their influence.
