Stephen Colbert Ignores Donald Trump During Emmys Speech
Summary
Stephen Colbert won an Emmy as The Late Show ended after 11 seasons in May 2026. In his speech, he thanked his team, guests, and viewers but did not mention President Donald Trump, who was often a topic on his show. The show’s end came after criticism of CBS’s parent company and a shift in Emmy awards voting rules.Key Facts
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended in May 2026 after 11 seasons.
- Colbert won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series in a new voting format where multiple shows can win.
- In his acceptance speech, Colbert focused on thanking his team, guests, and audience.
- Colbert did not mention President Donald Trump, a frequent subject on the show.
- Trump praised the cancellation of The Late Show on social media.
- CBS said the show’s cancellation was a financial decision, not related to content or performance.
- Colbert criticized CBS’s parent company, Paramount, for settling a lawsuit with President Trump.
- The final episode had 6.74 million viewers, the highest for the series.
- Colbert is working on a new project with his son related to The Lord of the Rings.
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