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Kimmel and Colbert appear as guests on each other's shows

Kimmel and Colbert appear as guests on each other's shows

Summary

Late-night TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared as guests on each other's shows. They discussed the cancellations of their TV programs, with Kimmel's being temporarily suspended and Colbert's ending permanently. The hosts also joked about political figures and recent news events.

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert were guests on each other's late-night shows on October 1, 2025.
  • Kimmel's show was suspended temporarily due to comments he made about political figures.
  • Stephen Colbert's show is ending next year.
  • Kimmel's comments during a monologue led to backlash and a temporary suspension by his network, ABC, owned by Disney.
  • Both shows included a crossover broadcast with a stunt involving both hosts.
  • Kimmel's suspension sparked a debate about free speech and media criticism by political figures.
  • ABC later reversed its decision, allowing Kimmel to return to hosting his show.

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