Kimmel, Colbert Address Cancellation, Suspension in Joint Appearances

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert staged a rare cross-show event, appearing as guests on each other's programs amid controversies involving their shows' cancellations. Colbert's "Late Show" on CBS is set to be canceled permanently, a decision linked to pressure from the FCC chairman amid a merger involving CBS's parent company, Paramount. Meanwhile, Kimmel faced a temporary suspension from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after making comments about the political fallout surrounding Charlie Kirk's death, which sparked backlash from President Donald Trump, conservative activists, and broadcast groups. Both hosts openly mocked President Trump during their joint appearances and discussed the surreal experience of their shows being pulled or canceled, sharing how they learned of these decisions. Kimmel revealed he was at a protest with his family when he found out about Colbert's cancellation, while Colbert learned about it through their shared manager after a long meeting. The crossover was described as a stunt intended to frustrate the president, with both hosts emphasizing solidarity as they navigated these challenges.