To say that Stephen Colbert is having an fascinating yr is to say that outer area positive is darkish. The late night time staple was thrown for a loop when CBS axed The Late Present forward of its impending eleventh season, as tied to father or mother firm Paramount’s now-finalized merger with Skydance. Latest weeks’ episodes have seen the host taking pictures on the Powers that Be, whereas additionally speaking about what gig he would possibly tackle subsequent, however followers gained’t be seeing any of that in upcoming episodes.
That’s as a result of The Late Present is taking per week off amidst the entire behind-the-scenes turmoil. Though it ought to be identified that this mini-hiatus was already deliberate and within the books, and isn’t a direct response to all the things that’s gone down for the reason that cancellation information. That mentioned, it’s not essentially the worst timing, both, though it comes at some extent when The Late Present is having fun with a rankings surge. (Extra on that decrease.)
Loads of the conversations surrounding The Late Present’s future, no less than from the community’s perspective, revolve across the present’s monetary failings, since Stephen Colbert hasn’t been almost as profitable as late night time rival Jimmy Fallon by the use of movies clips going viral that includes celebrities doing foolish and ridiculous issues. Outdoors of community rumblings, followers and haters alike have each surmised that the present’s heightened concentrate on partisan politics and an abundance of left-leaning politician visitors additionally factored into the choice.
If that’s certainly the case, then the alternatives for this week’s (and final Friday’s) repeats appear pointed sufficient. Right here’s the lineup that CBS introduced:
- Friday, Aug. 8 (Authentic Air Date: 7/31/25)
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Musical efficiency by Renée Rapp
- Monday, Aug. 11 (Authentic Air Date: 2/18/25)
- George Clooney
- Alan Ritchson
- Tuesday, Aug. 12 (Authentic Air Date: 4/15/25)
- David Oyelowo
- Finn Wolfhard
- Musical efficiency by OK Go
- Particular look by Alan Cumming
- Wednesday, Aug. 13 (Authentic Air Date: 5/15/25)
- Senator Bernie Sanders
- Musical efficiency by Pavement
- Thursday, Aug. 14 (Authentic Air Date: 2/17/25)
- John Oliver
- Musical efficiency by The Warfare and Treaty
- Friday, Aug. 15 (Authentic Air Date: 7/22/25)
At this level, it is unclear what the state of affairs shall be for the next week, so keep tuned for these particulars.
The Late Present’s Hiatus Comes After Latest Scores Wins
In accordance with LateNighter, the aftermath of the CBS cancellation has been a boon for The Late Present‘s viewership numbers and its key demo rankings. Within the week of episodes that ran from July 28-August 1, throughout which Colbert hosted 4 new episodes, the CBS speak present’s common nightly viewers was increased than the mixed audiences of each Jimmy Kimmel Stay! and The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon.
|
TALK SHOW |
AVERAGE LIVE+3 VIEWERSHIP |
AVERAGE LIVE+3 DEMO VIEWERSHIP (18-49) |
|---|---|---|
|
The Late Present with Stephen Colbert |
3.016 million |
304,000 |
|
The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon |
1.133 million |
181,000 |
|
Jimmy Kimmel Stay! |
798,000 |
120,000 |
To make certain, all of Jimmy Kimmel’s episodes that week have been repeats, which can have had an influence on how that present’s numbers appeared.
Regardless, although, it does seem to be Stephen Colbert’s job points have given him a slight benefit within the rankings, so it will be fascinating to see if he makes an attempt to capitalize on that in any manner going ahead. I imply, we’ll probably see him promote his upcoming Elsbeth visitor spot forward of it hititng the 2025 TV schedule, however what else?