Stephen Colbert obtained a rousing standing ovation whereas presenting on the 2025 Emmys on Sunday evening. Along with his Late Present set to finish subsequent March, the host seized the second to jokingly pitch his employees to potential future employers.
“Whereas I’ve your consideration: is anybody hiring as a result of I’ve 200 very certified candidates who might be obtainable in June,” he stated. “I additionally introduced my resume however I haven’t had the possibility to replace my headshot.”
CBS introduced the cancelation of the Late Present with Stephen Colbert in July, calling it “purely a monetary choice in opposition to a difficult backdrop in late evening” and unrelated to Paramount’s upcoming merger with Skydance. Nonetheless, some critics have speculated that Colbert — one among Donald Trump’s most outspoken adversaries —could have been supplied as a sacrificial lamb to placate the Trump administration to assist get the merger over the end line.
Stephen Colbert earns an enormous standing ovation on the #Emmys and jokes “Is anybody hiring?” pic.twitter.com/vepMYMXdSX
— Selection (@Selection) September 15, 2025