{"id":111369,"date":"2025-08-01T22:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T22:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/111369\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T22:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T22:18:10","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-puts-up-emmys-billboard-for-stephen-colbert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/111369\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel Puts Up Emmys Billboard for Stephen Colbert"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tIn an unprecedented display of industry solidarity, Jimmy Kimmel<\/a> has erected a billboard at the high-traffic intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and La Cienega in West Hollywood, urging Emmy voters to support \u201cThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert<\/a>\u201d for outstanding talk series rather than his own nominated program.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe strategically placed advertisement features a simple yet powerful message: \u201cI\u2019m voting for Stephen.\u201d The billboard serves as both a gesture of support for fellow late-night host Stephen Colbert and a pointed commentary on CBS\u2019s recent cancellation of \u201cThe Late Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tCBS canceled Colbert\u2019s program last month following Paramount Global\u2019s merger with Skydance Media. The newly formed entity cited cost-cutting measures as the primary reason for ending the long-running series, a decision that has generated significant controversy within the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe cancellation comes at a critical time for \u201cThe Late Show,\u201d which faces its final opportunity for Emmy recognition. Since its 2015 debut, the CBS program has accumulated 33 Emmy nominations across various categories, making it the second most-nominated show in Primetime Emmy history never to win an award \u2014 trailing only AMC\u2019s \u201cBetter Call Saul,\u201d which went 0-for-53 during its six-season run.<\/p>\n

\n\tThis year\u2019s talk series category features \u201cThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert\u201d alongside ABC\u2019s \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d and Comedy Central\u2019s \u201cThe Daily Show.\u201d The category represents one of only 15 Emmy categories decided by the full Television Academy membership, amplifying the impact of Kimmel\u2019s public endorsement.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe billboard\u2019s location \u2014 situated near major entertainment offices and within blocks of the Television Academy headquarters \u2014 ensures maximum visibility among Emmy voters. Industry observers view the gesture as more than collegiality, interpreting it as commentary on the broader challenges facing traditional late-night programming in an evolving media landscape.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe cancellation has sparked speculation about potential political motivations, given late-night television\u2019s increasingly critical coverage of political figures, including President Donald Trump. Many industry insiders characterize the decision as symptomatic of the administration\u2019s impact on editorial independence.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn addition to the talk series recognition, Kimmel is also nominated this year for outstanding game show host for ABC\u2019s \u201cWho Wants to be a Millionaire\u201d and as an executive producer and host for the short form variety series \u201cThe Rabbit Hole With Jimmy Kimmel\u201d on YouTube.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 77th Emmy Awards, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, will broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT on CBS. The ceremony will also stream live and on-demand through select Paramount+ packages.<\/p>\n

\t\tSee all of Variety\u2019s Award Predictions\t<\/p>\n

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