Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel dedicated the opening monologue of his Wednesday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to Colbert, and said his peer was being “pushed out” by CBS.
“I hope the people who did the pushing feel ashamed of themselves tonight, although I know they probably won’t. But that being said, I think it is most important to congratulate Stephen and the team at ‘The Late Show’ for all the great work over the last 11 years, and all the great work he will continue to do in other venues, I have no doubt,” Kimmel said.”
Even though he and Colbert are technically competitors, because their shows aired at the same time on different networks, it never felt like a rivalry, Kimmel said.
“I always love being on Stephen’s show. I loved having him here on ours. I hope we’re able to do that again. I hope he comes to visit as many times as possible,” he said.
Kimmel added that he would be off the air during Colbert’s final show and urged viewers to tune in to CBS one last time.
“Don’t ever watch it again, but watch tomorrow night to wish Stephen and our friends at ‘The Late Show’ a fond farewell,” he said.
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