Late-night landscape shifts: Colbert finale, Byron Allen's show, Kimmel's future, Corden's return
Key Questions
What happened with Stephen Colbert's Late Show?
Colbert's Late Show ended on May 21, with a noted return to public access television in Michigan. This marks a significant shift in the late-night landscape amid other changes.
Is Jimmy Kimmel planning to leave late-night television?
Kimmel is openly considering exiting late-night, describing the environment as 'poisoned' even though he leads in ratings. He continues to face threats from Trump, alongside similar remarks aimed at Bill Maher.
When does James Corden's new show premiere on FOX?
Corden returns to late-night with a World Cup show on FOX that premieres today. The program follows his previous hosting role on The Late Late Show.
Colbert's Late Show ended May 21 with a public access return in Michigan. Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed launched but ratings dropped. Jimmy Kimmel is openly considering leaving late-night, calling it 'poisoned', despite topping ratings. Trump continues threats against Kimmel and Maher. Wanda Sykes calls Trump's actions fascism. James Corden returns to late-night with a World Cup show on FOX, premiering today.