Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Kimmel Disputes CBS's Reasoning for Colbert Show Cancellation
Jimmy Kimmel, host of a late-night show, disagrees with CBS's reason for cancelling Stephen Colbert's The Late Show.
CBS said it was a financial decision, but Kimmel believes this is untrue.
He thinks the people making these claims don't understand how TV shows, like Colbert's, make money, especially through fees from cable companies.
Kimmel says those analyzing the budgets are missing important financial details and he doesn't believe the show was losing money.
Kimmel disputes CBS's financial reasoning for cancelling The Late Show.
Kimmel calls reports of The Late Show's financial losses 'nonsensical'.
Kimmel criticizes those analyzing show budgets for overlooking affiliate fees.
Affiliate fees contribute significantly to late-night show finances, according to Kimmel.
The controversy emerged after CBS cancelled The Late Show, hosted by Stephen Colbert.
- Who
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
- What
- Jimmy Kimmel refutes CBS's financial explanation for cancelling The Late Show.
- When
- After CBS cancelled The Late Show.
- Where
- In an interview with Variety.
- Why
- To clarify financial details and counter CBS's reasoning for cancellation.
CBS's Stance
Kimmel's Rebuttal
Financial Reasons for Cancellation
CBS's Stance
The Late Show cancellation was purely a financial decision.
Kimmel's Rebuttal
Jimmy Kimmel calls the claim 'nonsensical', citing overlooked affiliate fees.
- Show in question
- The Late Show
- Host of The Late Show
- Stephen Colbert
- Kimmel's reaction
- Criticizes the financial reasoning
- CBS's reason
- Purely a financial decision
- Source
- Variety
