The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy Two Months After Cancellation

Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' won its first-ever Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, just two months after CBS announced the show's cancellation set for May 2026. The win followed a prior Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series awarded to the show's director, Jim Hoskinson, marking the franchise's first Emmy after 33 nominations. Colbert received a standing ovation and praised CBS for the opportunity, expressing hope that the late-night tradition continues beyond the show's end. In his acceptance speech, Colbert reflected on the show's journey, describing it as a late-night comedy about love and loss, and delivered a heartfelt message urging bravery and resilience. The Emmy victory was widely seen as an industry statement against CBS's financial decision to cancel the program, with peers like Jimmy Kimmel openly supporting Colbert. Despite the cancellation, the show and Colbert's contributions to late-night television were honored and celebrated by audiences and industry insiders alike.