Stephen Colbert Gets Solidarity From Fellow Late-Night Hosts After Cancellation News
Jimmy Fallon: 'I'm just as shocked as everyone. Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come. I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30 p.m.'–the NBC Tonight Show host on Instagram.
Seth Meyers: 'For as great a comedian and host (as) he is, @stephenathome is an even better person. I'm going to miss having him on TV every night, but I'm excited he can no longer use the excuse that he's too busy to hang out with me.'–the NBC Late Night host on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel: 'Love you, Stephen. F--- you and all your Sheldons, CBS.'–the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host on Instagram.
Andy Cohen: 'It is a very sad day for CBS that they are getting out of the late-night race. I mean, they are turning off the lights after the news.'–the Watch What Happens Live host in an interview.
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