Late-Night Shakeups: Kimmel Pulled, Fallon Interrupted, Colbert Celebrates Emmy

Lead ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after on-air remarks on Charlie Kirk, while Cardi B crashes Jimmy Fallon’s monologue and Stephen Colbert parades his Emmy on Sept. 17.

Nut Graf In a swift turn of events, late-night hosts dominated headlines: ABC stations halted Jimmy Kimmel’s show, NBC’s Jimmy Fallon fielded a surprise face-time interruption from Cardi B, and CBS’s Stephen Colbert basked in Emmy glory on his post-win monologue-underscoring the high-stakes world of late-night television relevance.

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live!

An ABC spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been “indefinitely” pulled from the network lineup following Kimmel’s controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death on air. The decision, reported by PEOPLE, reflects mounting tensions between the host and conservative audiences amid ongoing feuds with President Trump.

Cardi B Crashes Tonight Show

On NBC’s The Tonight Show, Cardi B surprised Jimmy Fallon mid-monologue via FaceTime to promote her Am I the Drama? album and upcoming Little Miss Drama tour. The rapper quipped she’d be “homeless” if fans didn’t buy the album Friday and reminded viewers that tour tickets go on sale September 25.

Colbert Flaunts Emmy Win

On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert opened his Sept. 16 episode by brandishing his recent Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series, thanking friend Jimmy Kimmel for a cheeky billboard campaign urging voters to choose Colbert’s show over Kimmel’s own. His heartfelt shout-out to the entire Late Show team elicited a standing ovation.

Fallon’s Local Love

Fallon also continued his tour of Detroit spots, praising Miller’s Bar for its “legendary” burgers live on air, reinforcing his growing tradition of spotlighting regional favorites.

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