Jimmy Kimmel Tells Stephen Colbert He Believed ‘Live!’ Was Toast

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert dropped by one another’s late reveals Tuesday on the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a crossover episode … and shed some gentle on the high-stakes drama each applications have been by means of.

Obviously, Kimmel had probably the most to get off his chest … lastly spilling on simply what occurred when the ‘Live’ host realized ABC was pulling his showcase the air “indefinitely” after his feedback about Charlie Kirk‘s alleged killer created a firestorm.

As … JK’s present has since resumed … however as you possibly can see within the video, Kimmel tells Colbert when he first realized of the suspension, he thought this system was toast. Of course, he added some levity to the second, and mentioned he took the decision within the lavatory.

In flip, Colbert talked in regards to the second CBS brass knowledgeable him the ‘Late Show’ would come to an finish in May 2026 over purported monetary choices … though some imagine politics performed a component since — like Jimmy — SC has been a vocal critic of President Trump.

Colbert instructed Kimmel as a lot because it hurts … he is accepted the choice and is grateful for the enduring expertise of filling David Letterman‘s sneakers.