Stephen Colbert has publicly endorsed Jimmy Kimmel for an Emmy Award, asking voters to select "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over his own "The Late Show" in the Outstanding Variety Series category. Colbert, whose show concluded its run earlier this year, appeared in a social media video posted on X, formerly Twitter, making his case for Kimmel's program.
Colbert's appeal came as nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced. While "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was nominated, the host stated his desire to see Kimmel win.
"The Late Show" ended its seven-year run on CBS in December 2024. The show had been a prominent late-night fixture, and Colbert's endorsement is an unusual move in the competitive Emmy landscape.