Jimmy Kimmel Claims Show Is Profitable-And Accuses CBS Of Lying About Colbert
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has publicly challenged CBS's claim that the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show was purely financial. Kimmel argues that his own show remains profitable despite lower viewership and suggests that political pressure may have influenced the network's decision.
Why it matters
The controversy touches on the intersection of corporate media, political influence, and the financial viability of traditional late-night television.
Topline Late night host Jimmy Kimmel blasted CBS in a new interview and accused the network of lying about why it canceled "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, saying executives used "made-up numbers" to call the move a financial decision and claiming his own show, which has aired on ABC since 2003 (and drew in fewer viewers ) is still profitable.
The framing highlights Kimmel's perspective and links the cancellation to political pressure from the Trump administration, which is a common narrative in media criticism.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in