Stephen Colbert Ends Late Night Era With Another Epic Win

Published Sep 14, 2026, 9:49 PM EDT

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Stephen Colbert has ended his late night TV era with a major win at the Emmy Awards.

Even though fans ranked The Late Show with Stephen Colbert higher than other late night shows, CBS canceled the show in July 2025. After getting axed by CBS, the show was nominated for the Outstanding Variety Series Emmy Award alongside The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and Saturday Night Live.

Months after Stephen Colbert's talk show aired its final episode on May 21, 2026, the show has won the top prize in late night television. During the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series for its final season.