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’ will probably 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**ok you and all of your Sheldons CBS.”
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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 Huge Bang Idea” and its spinoff, “Younger Sheldon” — two hit reveals that starred the long-lasting character Sheldon Cooper.
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CBS stated in a press release Thursday ‘The Late Show’ will be retired in 2026 attributable to monetary causes, explaining … “That is purely a monetary choice towards a difficult backdrop in late night time. It isn’t associated in any strategy to the present’s efficiency, content material or different issues occurring at Paramount.”
The timing is kind of coincidental, because the information got here simply after Stephen blasted CBS’ dad or mum 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 referred to as the settlement a “an enormous fats 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 the direction of CBS or Paramount whereas addressing his upcoming departure on Thursday’s ‘Late Present’ episode.
He made certain to thank his band and 200 staffers, including … “We get to do that present for one another — day-after-day, all day. And I’ve had the pleasure and accountability of sharing what we do day-after-day with you in entrance of this digicam for the final 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 seems to be ahead to persevering with the present with the “typical gang of idiots for one more 10 months.”