Stephen Colbert Declines TMZ Job Supply After Emmys Plea

Stephen Colbert is open to work, however has some key situations for his subsequent gig … saying as a lot after his massive Emmys win.

We caught the late-night host outdoors the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles Sunday night, the place we requested if his onstage name for work prompted any job affords within the room. Whereas Colbert cheekily prevented confirming or denying his post-‘Late Present’ plans, he did inquire if TMZ was within the strategy of hiring … and our photog made it clear we would be joyful to have him.

Catch the vid … Colbert does not outright flip down the job, as a substitute mulling over the concept earlier than asking if we’re within the union — he is an lively member of the Writers Guild of America.

Bear in mind, ‘Late Present’ is set to finish in Could subsequent yr, after CBS and its guardian firm, Paramount World, pulled the plug on this system, claiming monetary causes. Although, the choice got here on the tail of Colbert criticizing Paramount for settling Donald Trump‘s “60 Minutes” lawsuit.

Since then, many in Hollywood have voiced their help for Colbert … with the comic even scooping up the Excellent Discuss Collection award final evening.

Throughout his acceptance speech, he requested for these within the room to rent his 200 “incredible” staffers, as they will be free for work in a handful of months. He additionally acquired a standing ovation from the viewers.

Earlier within the night, Colbert additionally poked enjoyable at his pending unemployment standing by bringing his headshot and resume onstage with him … joking his previous photograph might nonetheless e book him work.