Writers who previously worked on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" are set to contribute to the upcoming Emmy Awards ceremony. The news was confirmed by this year's host, Mariska Hargitay, in an interview with Deadline.
Hargitay stated that the writers are in the early stages of developing ideas for the Sept. 14 telecast. "I'm working with an incredible team of writers," Hargitay told the outlet. "We've been meeting a lot and discussing a lot and pitching a lot of ideas. We're pitching so many ideas."
The initiative follows a moment at the 2025 Emmy Awards when Stephen Colbert, after his show's cancellation, appealed to the audience for potential employment for his writing staff. "While I have your attention, is anyone hiring?" Colbert asked, referring to the approximately 200 staff members who would be available after "The Late Show" concluded.
"The Late Show," which ended its run in April, received nine Emmy nominations this year, its highest total ever. Among the nominations is one for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
Colbert's show concluded its run in April. CBS cited "purely financial reasons" for the cancellation, though speculation about political influence has circulated, particularly given the parent company's leadership. Following the show's conclusion, writer Felipe Torres Medina publicly expressed dissatisfaction with CBS's handling of awards campaign materials for the show.