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Kimmel Claims CBS Cancellation of Colbert Boosts Ratings

7/24/2026

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Jimmy Kimmel, comedian, told Variety that CBS’s cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” lifted his ratings.
In June, his show averaged 3.15 million viewers per episode, the highest monthly total in 23 years.
Viewership rose 17 percent from May and almost 20 percent overall, with adults 18-49 increasing 109 percent.
Kimmel added that late-night TV still draws strong live audiences and next-day YouTube views.

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Jimmy Kimmel, comedian, told Variety that CBS’s cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” lifted his ratings.
In June, his show averaged 3.15 million viewers per episode, the highest monthly total in 23 years.
Viewership rose 17 percent from May and almost 20 percent overall, with adults 18-49 increasing 109 percent.
Kimmel added that late-night TV still draws strong live audiences and next-day YouTube views.