Stephen Colbert issued a cheeky shoutout to his boss, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, as a strategy to jokingly angle for an extension after “The Late Present” was canceled.
The late evening host made the decision out throughout his opening monologue Thursday evening, when he commemorated Nationwide Boss’ Day, which happens yearly on Oct. 16.
“I be a part of you tonight in a celebratory temper as a result of, as you realize, right this moment is Nationwide Boss’ Day,” Colbert began off. “I hope you all handled your boss to their favourite present — two minutes of awkward chitchat till the elevator arrives. Keep in mind to say your youngsters’ names in order that they don’t should.”
The host didn’t depart the joke there, as he then continued on by talking immediately right into a “David Ellison Appreciation Cam.”
“I wish to take a second to have fun my new boss, Paramount CEO David Ellison,” he added. “Mr. Ellison, I really like you.”
But, Colbert made it clear he had an ulterior motive for citing Nationwide Boss’ Day, as he later quipped: “That oughta purchase us a pair extra months.”
“The Late Present With Stephen Colbert” is about to finish in Could 2026, a call which was introduced by the host again in July. On the time, Colbert knowledgeable these tuning in that CBS was pulling the plug on not simply him, however the storied late evening program, too.
“It’s not simply the top of our present, nevertheless it’s the top of ‘The Late Present’ on CBS. I’m not being changed,” he stated. “That is all simply going away.”
CBS defined their resolution with an announcement, by which they stated it was a “purely a monetary” one — though it got here on the heels of Colbert criticizing CBS mother or father firm Paramount for its $16 million settlement with President Trump.
“Our admiration, affection and respect for the skills of Stephen Colbert and his unbelievable group made this agonizing resolution much more tough,” the community added. “Stephen has taken CBS late evening by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue and interviews with leaders in leisure, politics, information and newsmakers throughout all areas.”
Many in Hollywood have rallied round Colbert within the aftermath of the information, with the latter taking dwelling the Excellent Speak Collection award on the 2025 Emmy Awards.
“The Late Present With Stephen Colbert” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.
