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Kimmel Questions CBS's Claims on Colbert's Cancellation

10/23/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS's claim that Colbert's cancellation was financial.
On Ted Danson's podcast, Kimmel rejected the $40 million loss as implausible and said CBS's explanations are misleading.
He speculated the cancellation may relate to Colbert's criticism of CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid a major merger.
He doubted the full story would emerge.
He supported Colbert by creating a billboard for his Emmy nomination.

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Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS's claim that Colbert's cancellation was financial.
On Ted Danson's podcast, Kimmel rejected the $40 million loss as implausible and said CBS's explanations are misleading.
He speculated the cancellation may relate to Colbert's criticism of CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid a major merger.
He doubted the full story would emerge.
He supported Colbert by creating a billboard for his Emmy nomination.