Jimmy Kimmel
‘F**ok You, CBS!!!’
Helps Stephen Colbert Over ‘Late Present’ Cancellation
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Jimmy Kimmel went after CBS with a no holds barred message after his pal Stephen Colbert introduced ‘The Late Present’ might be ending in 2026 after 10 seasons on air.
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host expressed his dismay with a colourful message on Instagram Thursday, writing … “Love you Stephen. F**k you and all your Sheldons CBS.”
Assertion from Jimmy Kimmel.
Jimmy and Stephen Colbert could also be on competing networks however their friendship is real.
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The discuss present host seemingly referred to CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” and its spinoff, “Young Sheldon” — two hit exhibits that starred the enduring character Sheldon Cooper.
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CBS stated in an announcement Thursday ‘The Late Present’ might be retired in 2026 because of monetary causes, explaining … “This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”
The timing is sort of coincidental, because the information got here simply after Stephen blasted CBS’ guardian firm Paramount World’s $16 million settlement of Donald Trump‘s lawsuit over the modifying of CBS Information’ “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris.
He known as the settlement a “a big fat bribe” — reasoning Paramount World wants federal approval for a pending multibillion-dollar sale to the Hollywood studio Skydance.
Nevertheless, Stephen expressed no in poor health emotions in direction of CBS or Paramount whereas addressing his upcoming departure on Thursday’s ‘Late Present’ episode.
He made positive to thank his band and 200 staffers, including … “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.”
Stephen took over ‘The Late Present’ in 2015 after David Letterman led this system for greater than 20 years.
He stated Thursday he appears ahead to persevering with the present with the “usual gang of idiots for another 10 months.”