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Kimmel: ‘I feel a bit defeated’ after Colbert cancellation
Key takeaways
- In a profile published Monday by Vulture, Kimmel said the decision to drop the show was a troubling sign for his own future in television.
- In a lot of ways, I feel like I m looking at my own future.
- CBS announced last year that it was axing Colbert s highly rated show and The Late Night franchise, citing financial pressures.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Link copied by Finya Swai - 06/02/26 1:05 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is expressing concern about the future of late-night TV after CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a move that fueled speculation about political pressure on outspoken hosts in the Trump era.
In a profile published Monday by Vulture, Kimmel said the decision to drop the show was a troubling sign for his own future in television.
I feel a little bit defeated by it, he said. In a lot of ways, I feel like I m looking at my own future.
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