Overview

• Appearing on The Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel called President Donald Trump “that son of a bitch” while criticizing the president for celebrating job losses tied to late-night shows.
• Stephen Colbert, who praised Kimmel as a “national treasure,” jokingly urged him to add “Mister” before the insult during their exchange.
• Kimmel, Seth Meyers and Colbert posted a joint “Hi Donald!” photo after appearing together on the September 30 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, signaling public solidarity.
• ABC had temporarily pulled Kimmel’s show following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk, a move described in coverage as influenced by FCC pressure, before reinstating the program on September 23.
• CBS has set The Late Show to end in May 2026 citing financial reasons, a decision Trump publicly cheered and that Colbert previously answered with a pointed on-air retort; separate coverage reported polarized social media reactions and an unconfirmed ratings drop for Kimmel’s return.