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ABC Reruns Kimmel, Honors Colbert as CBS Cancels Late Show

5/11/2026

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ABC will air a rerun of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 21, 2026, honoring Stephen Colbert of The Late Show finale on CBS.
Jimmy Kimmel confirmed that ABC will broadcast three episodes earlier that week before the rerun.
NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air an episode opposite the Colbert finale.
CBS announced in 2025 that The Late Show will end for financial reasons after criticizing Paramount’s 60 Minutes settlement, raising speculation.

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ABC will air a rerun of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 21, 2026, honoring Stephen Colbert of The Late Show finale on CBS.
Jimmy Kimmel confirmed that ABC will broadcast three episodes earlier that week before the rerun.
NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air an episode opposite the Colbert finale.
CBS announced in 2025 that The Late Show will end for financial reasons after criticizing Paramount’s 60 Minutes settlement, raising speculation.