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Colbert Receives Ovation at Emmy Amid Show's Cancellation

9/15/2025

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Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at the 2025 Emmy Awards on September 14, following CBS's announcement of "The Late Show" cancellation in May 2026.
He humorously inquired about job opportunities, handing his resume to Harrison Ford for Steven Spielberg.
The audience chanted his name, expressing support amid controversy over his criticism of a CBS-Donald Trump settlement.
"The Late Show" won its first Creative Arts Emmy Award for outstanding directing.
Colbert has hosted since 2015, succeeding David Letterman, and is known for his political commentary.

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Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at the 2025 Emmy Awards on September 14, following CBS's announcement of "The Late Show" cancellation in May 2026.
He humorously inquired about job opportunities, handing his resume to Harrison Ford for Steven Spielberg.
The audience chanted his name, expressing support amid controversy over his criticism of a CBS-Donald Trump settlement.
"The Late Show" won its first Creative Arts Emmy Award for outstanding directing.
Colbert has hosted since 2015, succeeding David Letterman, and is known for his political commentary.