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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Spooked Jimmy Kimmel's F-word rant over Colbert cancelation as his own late night show circles the drain
Jimmy Kimmel ranted at CBS bosses over the cancelation of his rival Stephen Colbert 's late night amid growing claims Kimmel faces the ax too. Kimmel shared a video of Colbert telling his audience the grim news, writing, 'Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS.' The shady comment appeared to reference the Big Bang Theory universe on CBS, which includes shows like Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and Young Sheldon. Colbert shared the abrupt cancelation of his show during Thursday's taping, telling his live audience that the network was ending the program next year and this would be the last season of late-night on CBS. He revealed that he heard the news just a day before and agreed with the audience's persistent boos. Colbert clarified that CBS wasn't replacing him, and that 'it was all just going away.' He praised the job and said he wished someone else could take over his chair. The network's decision to end its late-night programming altogether comes as the genre of late-night television has struggled to adapt to the streaming age. It could serve as a grim warning to other late-night hosts, including Kimmel, who have seen a sharp decline in ratings amid nightly woke rants and tired anti-Trump jokes. The Daily Mail reached out to ABC for comment. The big three of the genre have long been considered to be Kimmel, Colbert, and Fallon, all competing at the coveted time slot of 11:35 pm EST. The three hosts represent the three major network power players, ABC, CBS, and NBC, respectively. Colbert has typically scored the top spot in ratings, finishing first in 2023 and 2024 with an average of 2.6 million viewers. Kimmel finished the last two years in second, with an average of 1.82 million viewers, while Fallon placed third with 1.43 million, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Despite Colbert's success in ratings, the network still decided to axe his slot altogether, potentially representing a bleak outlook for the two Jimmys. All three late-night shows dipped in ratings over the last five years, and shows at the 12:35 slot were even worse off. CBS ended James Corden's The Late Late Show in 2023, citing that the later time slot was no longer profitable for the network. Similarly to Colbert's departure, CBS opted to end the program altogether and never replaced Corden. Viewing habits have changed in the age of streaming platforms like Netflix, making it harder for networks to attract advertisers - and the gigantic salaries of the little-watched late night hosts. CBS are rumored to pay Colbert $15 million-a-year for his doomed show, with Kimmel said to be on the same enormous amount and Fallon on slightly more at $16 million. But shows that once combined light celebrity interviews with gentle social commentary are now filled with constant jibes about President Trump and politics, with fewer viewers having a stomach for such sourness just before bedtime. Colbert helped to produce a less expensive alternative titled After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, but the show also struggled to gain traction and was canceled after only two seasons. Colbert's departure now signals CBS's exit from the late-night game altogether, ending a generations-long tradition of the three power players competing for number one. Founding host David Letterman hosted the program for over 20 years before handing it off to Colbert in 2015. During Letterman's stint, Jay Leno hosted The Tonight Show on NBC, marking a years-long battle between the two for the top show. Letterman and Leno's generation represented a golden age in late-night, but streaming and social media have made it difficult for the genre to endure. Paramount, CBS's parent corporation, has also undergone shakeups, with a deal pending to merge with Skydance. Skydance, fronted by Trump backer Larry Ellison's son, David, has proposed a merger with Paramount to the tune of $8.4 billion. The merger, which will need approval from the Trump administration, comes as Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit with the president for $16 million. Just a few days before the news dropped of The Late Show's cancellation, Colbert slammed Paramount for accepting the settlement on-air. He called the payout a 'big, fat, bribe,' and criticized his parent company of not fighting harder against it. Paramount denied any political motivation for canceling the program, explaining that the decision was a 'purely a financial' one 'against a challenging backdrop in late night.' 'We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire the Late Show franchise at that time,' the executives said. 'We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and his broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.' 'It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,' the statement added.
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Jimmy Kimmel Slams CBS For Canceling Stephen Colbert Show
On Thursday, news broke that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is being canceled after a decadelong run. Host Stephen announced the news during a heartbreaking segment on the show. 'Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending The Late Show in May,' he told the audibly disappointed audience. Shortly after Stephen's segment aired, CBS confirmed the news in a public statement, noting that the cancelation was 'purely a financial decision.' Before long, fellow talk show host Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on CBS's decision — and it's safe to say that he isn't happy. 'Love you Stephen. Fuck you and all your Sheldons CBS,' he wrote on his Instagram story, seemingly referring to the network's Big Bang Theory franchise, which has received two separate spinoffs: Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. Jimmy isn't the only celebrity who has publicly shared his disappointment at Stephen's show being canceled. Adam Scott, for one, wrote in an Instagram comment, 'Love you Stephen. This is absolute bullshit, and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows.' Meanwhile, several people have speculated that CBS's decision to axe the show was influenced by politics, given that it comes roughly two weeks after the network's parent company, Paramount, agreed to pay President Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit it once called meritless. The suit saw Trump accuse the show 60 Minutes of editing an interview with Kamala Harris in the run-up to the US presidential election, and misleading voters. Stephen publicly criticized Paramount — whose owners are currently urging the Trump administration to approve the CBS sale to production company Skydance — over the move, stating on his show: 'My parent corporation Paramount paid Donald Trump a $16 million settlement over his 60 Minutes lawsuit. As someone who has always been a proud employee of this network, I am offended. And I don't know if anything will ever repair my trust in this company. Let us know what you think in the comments, and we'll keep you posted if more unfolds.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jimmy Kimmel shows support for Stephen Colbert as CBS confirms end of 'The Late Show'
Jimmy Kimmel has expressed public support for Stephen Colbert after CBS confirmed it will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and retire The Late Show franchise at the close of the 2025-26 season. Posting on Instagram, Kimmel wrote, 'Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS,' in response to Colbert's announcement during the opening of his show. While Kimmel did not clarify the remark, it may reference CBS' The Big Bang Theory and its spinoffs Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. CBS stated the decision was 'purely financial against a challenging backdrop in late night' and unrelated to the show's performance or other Paramount matters. The announcement follows The Late Show receiving another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series, underlining its continued strong performance. Colbert, who has hosted the show since 2015, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and recently described Paramount Global's settlement of a Trump lawsuit as a 'big fat bribe' during coverage of the pending Skydance merger. Kimmel and Colbert, known for their collaborative relationship, previously joined forces during the writers' strike with other late-night hosts to support their staff. They have made appearances on each other's shows and shared the stage at events, including a joint segment at the 2019 Emmy Awards. The ending of The Late Show marks the first closure of a flagship 11:30 PM broadcast late-night programme in the current era, placing focus on the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC as the late-night landscape continues to shift.
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Captain Planet and the Planeteers" Live-Action Series in Development
Yara Sameh 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers,' an animated TBS series from the '90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series by Netflix. Tara Hernandez, best known for creating 'Mrs. Davis' on Peacock and writing on 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon,' has been tapped to pen the script of the show. Executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via Appian Way. Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio behind the show. The 1990s-era Captain Planet cartoons 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers' and 'The New Adventures of Captain Planet' were produced by DIC Entertainment and Hanna-Barbera and aired on TBS and in syndication from 1990 to 1996. The character was the brainchild of Barbara Pyle and Turner founder Ted Turner, who wanted to address environmental issues and attract young viewers by placing those themes inside a story of superheroes and villains. That show featured voice actors including Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg and LeVar Burton. 'Captain Planet' has been in development as a live-action adaptation in many forms over the years. Glen Powell had previously been writing a 'Captain Planet' movie for DiCaprio, first revealed in 2018 and as recently as 2023 he told reporters that his 'subversive and fun and dark and irreverent' take was still in development. In 2011, 'Transformers' film franchise producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford pacted with Cartoon Network to develop a live-action feature based on the character. According to the Captain Planet Foundation, 'In the show, Gaia, the spirit of the planet, assembles a team of five young 'planeteers' from nations around the world, who can summon Captain Planet to help them solve ecological and other global problems 'by their powers combined.' The show was widely acclaimed for its treatment difficult issues such as pollution, poaching, deforestation, as well as more social issues including drug addiction, HIV/ AIDS, and bullying in a way that educated, entertained, but also activated its young audience.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jimmy Kimmel blasts CBS over ‘The Late Show' cancellation as he supports pal Stephen Colbert: ‘F–k you'
Jimmy Kimmel blasted CBS for axing 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' after 10 seasons while throwing his support behind his friend and fellow late-night host. 'Love you Stephen. F–k you and all your Sheldons CBS,' Kimmel wrote on his personal Instagram story Thursday, appearing to reference CBS's hit 'The Big Bang Theory' spinoff, 'Young Sheldon.' The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' host's outburst comes as the network announced its plan to cancel 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' in May 2026, citing 'purely a financial decision.' 7 Jimmy Kimmel called out CBS for announcing that they are ending his friend, Stephen Colbert's, show on Thursday. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The network said it considered the 61-year-old late-night host 'irreplaceable' and that 'the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late-night television.' The decision marks the end of CBS's historic late-night programming, which began when David Letterman left NBC in 1993 to host 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' Letterman left his iconic show in 2015, and Colbert stepped in as host after gaining popularity on 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report.' Colbert — who said he was made aware of the news Wednesday evening — addressed the cancellation during the taping of Thursday's show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. 'Before we start the show, I want to let you know something I found out just last night. Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending the 'Late Show' in May,' he told the audience, who booed profusely over the news. 7 Colbert addressed the cancellation during the taping of Thursday's show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 'I share your feelings,' Colbert replied. Colbert assured the audience he was not 'being replaced,' but that the network was ending the 'Late Show' franchise entirely. 'I do want to say that the folks at CBS have been great partners. I'm so grateful to the Tiffany Network for giving me this chair and this beautiful theater to call home,' he said. Colbert then reflected on his time as host and told the audience how 'grateful' he was for the fans who 'joined us every night in here, out there, all around the world, Mr and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea.' 7 Colbert assured the audience he was not 'being replaced,' but that the network was ending the 'Late Show' franchise entirely. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 'I'm grateful to share the stage with this band every night. I am extraordinarily deeply grateful to the 200 people who work here,' he said. 'We get to do this show for each other — every day, all day. And I've had the pleasure and responsibility of sharing what we do every day with you in front of this camera for the last 10 years.' Colbert said he wishes 'somebody else' were taking over instead of seeing the show end for good. He then concluded his statement by saying he's 'looking forward' to putting on the show with the 'usual gang of idiots for another 10 months.' 7 CBS said that it is retiring ''The Late Show' franchise' for good in May 2026. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 'It's going to be fun,' he assured. Kimmel and Colbert aren't just late-night TV peers, but good friends who share the same agent, James 'Babydoll' Dixon, Kimmel revealed while appearing as a guest on Colbert's show in 2015. The hosts also revealed that viewers and critics expected them to be enemies. Kimmel said he believes it stems from the historic feud with their predecessors, Letterman and Jay Leno. 'People want us to fight and everything like that,' Kimmel said while appearing as a guest on Colbert's show in 2015. 'It's weird.' 7 Kimmel on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Oct. 16, 2015. CBS via Getty Images 'People thought it would just continue like the crusade,' Kimmel said. 'I like you, though. I might even love you.' 'Really?' Colbert responded. 'If you died, I'd cry like a baby,' Kimmel shared. 'God forbid.' 'Wow. If I didn't have a show, I'd come to your funeral,' Colbert quipped. They have appeared on each other's shows multiple times over the years and even collaborated as presenters at the 2019 Emmy Awards. 7 Colbert and Kimmel speak onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images 7 Kimmel and Colbert also share the same agent, James 'Babydoll' Dixon. FOX In 2023, they were also co-hosts of the limited-series Spotify podcast 'Strike Force Five' with fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver. Seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste, who served as the 'Late Show' bandleader from 2015 to 2022, joined Kimmel as those who were upset over Colbert's cancellation. Batiste posted an emoji of a goat and a broken heart on his Instagram story, symbolizing the host as the 'greatest of all time.' Colbert has hosted nearly 1,700 episodes throughout almost 10 seasons and is ending despite frequently being ranked the top show in late-night television, according to Nielsen data. The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert as winning his timeslot, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes.
