Jimmy Kimmel Feels 'A Little Bit Defeated' by Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Looking at My Own Future'

Jimmy Kimmel says he feels 'a little bit defeated' by Stephen Colbert’s cancellation of The Late Show, telling Vulture that he fears looking into his own future. He questions CBS’s claim that the show’s end was purely financial, noting reports that Colbert was offered a longer contract in 2023 than the three-year deal he accepted, and asks whether CBS started losing $40 million a year. Kimmel, who recently extended his own contract with Disney through May 2027, argues late-night TV isn’t dying and that ratings online plus linear viewing show the format’s vitality. He acknowledges uncertainty about ABC’s plans for his show beyond his remaining year, hinting at a desire for freedom, even if he still loves hosting.