Stephen Colbert may already be canceled, but his allies seem determined to embarrass themselves on national TV by rushing to his defense.
In a show of sheer desperation and neediness, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and other comedians are expected to appear on “The Late Show” to slam CBS’ decision to cancel the show, the LateNighter first reported. Others, like Jimmy Kimmel, have rushed to Colbert’s defense.
It’s more than a little pathetic watching other late-night comedians scramble to defend a man who has clearly worn out his welcome. The cancelation of Colbert’s show wasn’t some grand injustice — it was a long-overdue reckoning. Instead of addressing the very real disconnect between their comedy and the average viewer, these comedians are doubling down in a desperate attempt to preserve a fading status quo.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 22: Jimmy Kimmel performs onstage as Keep Memory Alive hosts star-studded lineup at annual “Power Of Love” gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)
Colbert’s meek attempt at comedy stopped being funny years ago, devolving instead into a predictable echoing of elite-approved talking points. His slipping ratings reflected his dip in popularity, and the network finally pulled the plug. It’s crazy to think that competing late night hosts and comedians want to attach themselves to Colbert’s sinking ship.
Further, it’s embarrassing to watch Colbert’s peers treat the show’s cancelation like a moral crusade instead of what it really is — a professional fallout.
STATELINE, NEVADA – JULY 13: NBC’s The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon points after winning the Fallon vs Khaled Challenge after day two of the 2024 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 13, 2024 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Kimmel and company are painting Colbert as a martyr for truth, when in reality, he’s just another out-of-touch millionaire who lost relevance long ago and needs to step aside.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Stephen Colbert speaks at the Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim panel New York Comic Con 2024 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for ReedPop)
The late-night landscape used to be a place where clever wit and satire once entertained. Those days are long gone.
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