Kimmel Skips New Episode, Reruns Out of Deference to Colbert's Final Show
Kimmel Skips New Episode, Reruns Out of Deference to Colbert's Final Show
Jimmy Kimmel will air a rerun on May 21 in a show of respect for Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, choosing solidarity over competing episodes.
Jimmy Kimmel has decided not to compete with Stephen Colbert’s farewell, opting for a rerun instead of a fresh episode next Thursday. Colbert's final Late Show on CBS is scheduled for May 21, bringing an end to an 11-season run.\n\nKimmel told LateNighter that he will skip a new show on that night out of deference to his friend and colleague. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air a rerun that evening, a move that mirrors a similar choice he made in 2015 during David Letterman’s final broadcast.\n\nNBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will still air a new episode that night. The Late Show’s cancellation was announced by CBS earlier, with the network describing the host as irreplaceable and noting a financial decision to retire the franchise. Since then, Colbert has used his platform to poke at CBS leadership and comment on the Paramount Skydance deal.\n\nAs Colbert’s send-off approaches, late-night TV fans will be watching to see how the landscape handles the departure of a longtime network staple.
