Trump and Kimmel have shared some heated exchanges in the past. At the end of his hosting gig at the 96th Annual Academy Awards in March 2024, Kimmel took a moment to read a review of his performance that Trump had posted on his Truth Social account.

President Donald Trump is gloating over CBS’s decision to cancel The Late Show. The abrupt cancellation, which blindsided its host, Stephen Colbert, has been described as a win for Trump, who has been the most frequent subject of the show’s late-night jokes and criticism in recent years.

Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' has been canceled. See how musicians like Kristin Chenoweth, Rachel Zegler and Questlove are reacting to the news.

Stephen Colbert returns to "The Late Show" tonight. It will be his first show since the shocking announcement that CBS will cancel the show next year.

Stephen Colbert received the help of some surprise guests during a Coldplay-inspired segment that trashed CBS’s cancelation of his show. “People out there are bummed about the show ending,” Colbert began.

The art form was already in decline; this may hasten its demise. But don’t fret about the host. His talents are better showcased elsewhere.