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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Jimmy Kimmel reveals blistering reason he wants Trump to compete on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Jimmy Kimmel has revealed the blistering reason he wants Donald Trump to compete on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The 57-year-old, who has been serving as host since 2020, told Extra he'd like to see exactly 'how much the genius' really knows. Celebrity contestants get their intelligence tested as they're quizzed on a variety of topics in the hopes of winning $1M for a charity of their choosing. Asked about his dream contestant, Kimmel told the outlet: 'Boy, wound't it be fun to put Donald Trump in that hot seat, see how much that genius knows? 'I would say, "Please, have a seat. I would love to — you know what? Any time you spend on a game show is another hour you're not being president, so I'm in support of that."' Kimmel - a vocal critic of the president - admitted he has a lot of respect for any celebrity who does take part. He added: 'I admire anybody that does sit down and come on the show because they're really risking their reputation.' Kimmel's comments about Trump come after the US President claimed he and Jimmy Fallon could be 'next' to have their shows cancelled after news that the Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. Trump wrote on his own Truth Social platform: 'The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone. 'These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. 'It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it! (sic)' In response, Kimmel posted on Instagram: 'I'm hearing you're next. Or maybe it's just another wonderful secret.' His contract for Jimmy Kimmel Live! - which airs on ABC - is set to expire in 2026. Meanwhile, Colbert has questioned CBS' statement claiming the decision to end the show was a 'purely a financial decision' move. Celebrity contestants get their intelligence tested as they're quizzed on a variety of topics in the hopes of winning $1M for a charity of their choosing Kimmel's comments about Trump come after the US President claimed he and Jimmy Fallon could be 'next' to have their shows cancelled after news that the Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026; Kimmel and Colbert in 2024 He asked: 'How could it be purely be a financial decision if The Late Show is No. 1 in ratings?' The announcement his show was ending came after the network's parent company Paramount Global settled a $16 million lawsuit with Trump after he alleged Kamala Harris' 60 Minutes interview was deceptively edited. On his show, following the settlement, Colbert described the move as a 'big, fat bribe' as Paramount awaits FDA approval for its merger with Skydance.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Trump declares there's 'strong word' that Kimmel and Fallon are next on the late-night chopping block
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump predicted Tuesday that both ABC and NBC would cancel their late-night comedy shows on the heels of CBS axing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." In a post to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" are likely to get canceled following CBS announcing Colbert would go off the air in May. "The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone," the president stated. He continued, "These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!" SCHIFF, WARREN DEMAND TO KNOW IF CBS IS ENDING STEPHEN COLBERT'S 'LATE SHOW' FOR 'POLITICAL REASONS' CBS announced last Thursday that it would cancel "The Late Show" next May at the end of its broadcast season. The network clarified in its announcement that the cancellation was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," and noted, "It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount." COLBERT'S 'LATE SHOW' WAS REPORTEDLY LOSING CBS $40M A YEAR AS CRITICS SPECULATE POLITICS DROVE CANCELLATION The news came weeks after CBS and parent company Paramount reached a $16 million settlement with Trump following his lawsuit against the network for how it edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Colbert was outspoken against the settlement , calling it a "big fat bribe" ahead of Paramount's merger with Skydance Media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Trump was gleeful about Colbert's cancellation last week. "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday. "His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show." Colbert responded to Trump's initial reaction during the opening monologue of his show Monday night, stating, "How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go f--- yourself." The comic also joked about Trump's Kimmel prediction, stating, "Absolutely not, Kimmel. I am the martyr, OK? There's only room for one on this cross, and I got to tell you, the view is fantastic from up here!" JON STEWART BLASTS CBS FOR CANCELING COLBERT'S SHOW, CALLS IT 'PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE' FOR CORPORATE MERGER Fox News Channel's "Gutfeld!" is the most-watched late-night program on television and has outdrawn Colbert for 21 straight months among total viewers and 13 months in a row among the advertiser-coveted demographic of adults aged 25-54. In 2025, "Gutfeld!" averaged 3.1 million viewers through July 20, compared to 1.9 million for CBS' outgoing "Late Show." During that same time period, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" averaged 1.5 million, NBC's "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" averaged 1.1 million, and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" managed 751,000.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bowen Yang, Jimmy Kimmel And More Sound Off After Stephen Colbert Gets The Axe At CBS: ‘It's So Tragic'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Major changes in late-night TV are rare. There's an expectation that when a new host takes over a show, they will be there for a long time. Stephen Colbert has hosted The Late Show on CBS for a decade, but there was no expectation he would be leaving anytime soon, which is why so many were stunned by his announcement that his show has been canceled. At the beginning of last night's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host revealed that not only will he be leaving the show next May, but that the show is being canceled by CBS entirely, with no new host taking over. This has sent a shockwave through the entertainment world, with even Colbert's technical competitor, Jimmy Kimmel, dropping F-bombs in frustration on Instagram. Kimmel isn't the only late-night host to respond to the surprising news. Colbert's other "competition," Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, posted to his Instagram story: I'm just as shocked as everyone. Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come. I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30. But honestly, he's really been a gentleman and a true friend over the years - going back to The Colbert Report, and I'm sure whatever he does next will be brilliant. Likewise, Seth Meyers posted a farewell to his IG stories. The Late Night host, like Fallon, called out what a good person Colbert is, but in true late-night fashion, made sure to include a joke. Meyers posted... For as great a comedian and host he is, [Stephen Colbert] is an even better person. I'm going to miss having him on TV every night but I'm excited he can no longer use the excuse that he's 'too busy to hang out with me.' There are a lot of unanswered questions about exactly why CBS made the decision to cancel the show. The network's official statement said the move was purely financial due to the increasingly challenging nature of late-night TV. It's specifically stated that this was not a performance issue on Colbert's part. It's hard to imagine that would be the case, as The Late Show has remained one of the highest-rated late-night programs of its type. It has been speculated that the decision was made in part to ease the political pressure on CBS following a lawsuit settlement with President Trump, as the network seeks merger approval with Skydance. Colbert's consistent criticism of the President is well known. Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang spoke to iHeartRadio at his Las Culturistas Culture Awards and called out the more political elements, saying… I don't think so honey, CBS canceling the Late Show. It's so tragic. Late-night TV is one of the only ways we have of processing the news in a way that is tangible and beautiful and funny, and the people who have hosted these shows are at the top of their game. It has given comedians and people in the industry something to aspire to. I think it's a really dark day. I think the way that these networks are being consolidated is really, really bleak. Another professional host, Bravo's Andy Cohen, was also at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards and told Deadline that while he fully expects Stephen Colbert to be fine, he was shocked by CBS's decision to simply end the show and not replace it with anything. Cohen said… I think it's a sad day for late-night television. I think it's a sad day for CBS. I think Stephen Colbert is a singular talent. He's going to have an incredible next chapter. I can't believe CBS is turning out the lights at 11:30 after the local news. Just completely turning out the lights. I'm stunned. He's one of three late-night shows deemed worthy enough for an Emmy nomination. He produces a brilliant show. Cohen had a particular connection to the show as he said he worked for CBS back in 1993 when David Letterman made the jump from NBC after losing out on the hosting job at The Tonight Show. Colbert took over The Late Show from Letterman in 2015. Cohen continued… I mean, I worked at CBS when Letterman came to CBS, and CBS became a powerhouse in late-night television…I spent ten years at CBS. It's just sad for CBS. The combination of well wishes and frustration has poured in from many others on Instagram, where the official announcement was posted. Friends, former guests, and Colbert's former band leader are among the hundreds of people responding with a mix of love and confusion. Comments include… Love you Stephen. This is absolute bullshit, and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows. ✊😡💔-Adam Scott I am extremely sad. I adore you, Stephen. -Rachel Zegler The greatest to ever do it. -Jon Batiste I am so upset about this. I need more information. We love you [Stephen Colbert] ❤️-Katie Couric My admiration and appreciation for you is bottomless. Excited to see what other brilliance you put into the world. ❤️-Judd Apatow While more details behind the decision may still come to light, and what Stephen Colbert will do next remains to be seen, we can imagine the next 10 months of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on the 2025 TV schedule will be some of the show's biggest as the host gets ready to say goodbye. Until May 2026, you can watch The Late Show on weekdays on CBS at 11:30 p.m. ET. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Real Winners In Stephen Colbert Cancellation: Podcasts, Streaming And More
Stephen Colbert's late-night show was recently canceled by CBS, at a time when traditional media is ... More in flux. Stephen Colbert's recent dismissal from CBS—his 'Late Show' will end its run next May—has raised a lot of questions about whether the move is politically or financially motivated. There may never be a satisfactory answer, but it has become increasingly apparent in the several days since the decision was made that a number of other players stand to benefit from the new development. Change has been afoot in the late-night landscape. That has opened the doors for other media to move in, pulling people away from the Big Three networks and toward other forms of entertainment. While Jimmy Kimmel at ABC and Jimmy Fallon at NBC remain on the air (for now), the sea change will continue. Here's a look at who stands to benefit from the decline in late-night competition. 1. Video Podcasts Will See A Boost After Stephen Colbert Leaves This one is easy to predict. Video podcasts, or audio shows that include a video element, have experienced a huge surge in viewership recently. A Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights survey found that 75% of podcast listeners play videos vs. 25% who only use audio. Some viewers report minimizing the screen, but interestingly, there's no difference between younger and older consumers in this behavior. Those with video options include many longform podcasts that last for two-plus hours, as hosts meander through interviews or share anecdotes that actually have the feel of a traditional late-night program. These podcasts could certainly benefit from less competition after 11 p.m. If you start a video podcast at 9:30, you may not even be finished by midnight—and they are the perfect thing to have on in the background while getting ready for bed. 2. Stephen Colbert's Exit Will Lift Streamers Streaming services have become the hot programmers in recent years. Less broadcast competition likely means more people binging Squid Game, Love Island or whatever current hit Netflix, AppleTV+ or Amazon Prime show is streaming at the moment. 3. Traditional News Organizations Could Get A Stephen Colbert Bump Right now it seems like every five minutes brings another significant breaking news headline. Indeed, that has led to huge viewership for cable news networks, which provide analysis and break new stories. One less option for late-night viewing could mean more people looking for news during late-night hours, turning to TV or online channels. Traditional news orgs have a large presence on social media, and that, too, could expand—a recent World Economic Forum report found that 34% of U.S. residents now list social media as their main source of news. 4. Stephen Colbert's Exit Could Help Progressive Entertainment Outlets It is probably not surprising that Colbert's audience leans liberal—anyone who has listened to his monologue knows that while he criticizes both parties, his politics lean left. He also rose to fame by satirizing conservative firebrand talk show hosts, which won him few friends on the right. And a YouGov analysis found that more than half of Colbert's audience leaned left. With one less liberal voice on the airwaves, viewers may turn to other places for that type of commentary. Whether the Stephen Colbert dismissal means more listeners for MediasTouch podcasts or late-night readers of the Bulwark Substack remains to be seen.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
15 Funny Women Who Made This Week A Little Less Hellish With Their Witty Sense Of Humor On Social Media
We survived another week, and this one has been wild. From Chris Martin calling out an affair to Stephen Colbert's late show sadly being Jimmy Kimmel not being too happy about it, amidst speculation that CBS's decision was influenced by politics. So, let's turn our attention to some humor by women for relief. We've rounded up the best jokes from Bluesky, Threads, and that we can't endorse the latter, but we are pleased to bring you the comical relief that can still be found on the platform, free of the surrounding chaos. PS: Be sure to give these funny women a follow! Related: 1. 2. 3. 4. Related: 5. 6. 7. Related: 8. 9. 10. 11. Related: 12. 13. 14. finally, the rudest "good" news you'll get: Check out our last roundup of women's tweets if you missed it! Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
