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Kimmel Defeated as CBS Cancels Colbert, Trump Demands Firing

6/1/2026

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Jimmy Kimmel (host) said he feels defeated after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert (host)’s “Late Show” in July 2025, final episode aired May 21.
Kimmel cited a 2023 New York Times article that said Colbert turned down a three-year contract and noted a one-year extension.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Kimmel’s firing after Kimmel joked Trump’s “glow” resembled a widow.
Kimmel said he neither loves nor hates Trump but feels sorry for the president.

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Jimmy Kimmel (host) said he feels defeated after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert (host)’s “Late Show” in July 2025, final episode aired May 21.
Kimmel cited a 2023 New York Times article that said Colbert turned down a three-year contract and noted a one-year extension.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Kimmel’s firing after Kimmel joked Trump’s “glow” resembled a widow.
Kimmel said he neither loves nor hates Trump but feels sorry for the president.