The decision shocked Hollywood. Andy Cohen called it “a sad day for late night.” Lawmakers like Warren and Adam Schiff publicly questioned whether Colbert’s pointed monologues hastened his exit. For Jimmy Kimmel, the cancellation erases one of the few peers who match his mix of political satire and ratings heft.

Jimmy Kimmel has come to the defence of his fellow late-night host, Stephen Colbert, following the announcement that CBS has decided to cancel The Late Show. The network confirmed on Thursday (17 July) that the long-running franchise would come to an end, describing the host as “irreplaceable” and citing a “financial decision”.