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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jimmy Kimmel lays down challenge for Donald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel has challenged Donald Trump to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The 57-year-old talk show host will be back at the helm of the new series as a new batch of famous faces compete to earn money for their chosen charity, and he has a scathing reason for wanting the President of the United States in the hotseat. Asked for his dream contestant, Jimmy told Extra: "Boy, wound't it be fun to put Donald Trump in that hot seat, see how much that genius knows? "I would say, 'Please, have a seat. I would love to — you know what? Any time you spend on a game show is another hour you're not being president, so I'm in support of that.' " Kimmel admitted he has a lot of respect for any celebrity who does take part. He added: "I admire anybody that does sit down and come on the show because they're really risking their reputation.' Kimmel's comments about Trump come after the US President claimed he and Jimmy Fallon could be "next" to have their shows cancelled after news that the Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. Trump wrote on his own Truth Social platform: 'The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone. 'These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. "It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it! (sic)" In response, Kimmel posted on Instagram: "I'm hearing you're next. Or maybe it's just another wonderful secret." His contract for Jimmy Kimmel Live! - which airs on ABC - is set to expire in 2026. Meanwhile, Colbert has questioned CBS' statement claiming the decision to end the show was a "purely a financial decision" move. He asked: "How could it be purely be a financial decision if The Late Show is No. 1 in ratings?' The announcement his show was ending came after the network's parent company Paramount Global settled a $16 million lawsuit with Trump after he alleged Kamala Harris' 60 Minutes interview was deceptively edited. On his show, following the settlement, Colbert described the move as a "big, fat bribe" as Paramount awaits FDA approval for its merger with Skydance.
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
What is the future of late-night talk shows after the ‘Late Show' cancellation?
Last week's cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was an earthquake felt by every Jimmy, John and Seth in the TV business. On Thursday, Colbert shocked his studio audience, social media and Hollywood with the news that the long-running late night talk show will end in May . Colbert, who has hosted 'The Late Show' since taking over from David Letterman 10 years ago, will not be replaced. The franchise that has long led its direct broadcast competition will be no more. Colbert remains the biggest draw in his time slot, averaging 1.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen, but he commands the largest slice of a shrinking pie. As my colleague Stephen Battaglio reported, 'The Late Show' is said to be losing tens of millions of dollars a year as younger viewers flee. Since 2022, the show has lost 20% of its audience in the advertiser-coveted 18-to-49 age group, according to revenue for 'The Late Show' in 2024 was $57.7 million, according to down from $75.7 million in 2022. NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' have also slipped. As a result, late night shows have been slashing costs. NBC cut Fallon's show to four nights a week last year, while 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' eliminated its live band. Two years ago, CBS canceled 'The Late Late Show' hosted by James Corden. One problem: Late night shows no longer serve the role they once did — especially for generations that grew up with social media and don't subscribe to TV packages. Waiting until 11:30 p.m. to hear the hot takes on the day's news is antiquated when political satire and commentary are now freely available and on demand through podcasts, TikTok, YouTube and X.
Global News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Jimmy Kimmel delivers biting response to Trump's ‘next to go' threat
Jimmy Kimmel fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he declared Kimmel is the 'next to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes,' following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. On Tuesday, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Kimmel, claiming he has 'absolutely NO TALENT' and warned that his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is next on the chopping block. 'The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes, and shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone,' Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to other late-night host, Jimmy Fallon. 'These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!' Story continues below advertisement Kimmel responded by sharing a screenshot of Trump's post on Instagram with the caption: 'I'm hearing you're next. Or maybe it's just another wonderful secret' — a reference to a Wall Street Journal report, published July 17, that claimed Trump had written the phrase to Jeffrey Epstein in a letter for his 50th birthday in 2003. The alleged letter bearing Trump's name included text framed by the outline of a hand-drawn naked woman and ended with, 'Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,' according to the newspaper. The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Trump has denied writing the letter, calling it 'false, malicious, and defamatory.' He slammed the story in a lengthy social media post last week, saying he spoke to both the paper's owner, Rupert Murdoch, and its top editor, Emma Tucker, and told them the letter was 'fake.' Story continues below advertisement 'These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures,' he said. Trump has since sued the publication over the story. 2:09 Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10B over article tying him to Jeffrey Epstein Comedian Chelsea Handler addressed Trump in Kimmel's Instagram comment section, adding that it's 'amazing a president doesn't have more important things to do.' 'You've played a major role in every single person to contemplate leaving this country,' Handler wrote. 'It's amazing a president doesn't have more important things to do like stop wars, make sure the country is safe from foreign enemies, or simply ensure that every family in this country can put food on their table.' Handler went on to suggest that children's literature character Pippi Longstocking 'would be better suited to the office.' Story continues below advertisement On Monday's episode of The Tonight Show, Fallon also brought up the cancellation of Colbert's show. 'I am your host,' Fallon said. 'Well, at least for tonight.' 'I don't like it. I don't like what's going on one bit. These are crazy times,' he told his audience. 'Stephen has done years of incredibly smart and hilarious television. He's won 10 Emmys. Trump heard and was like, 'Big deal. Last week, I just won a FIFA World Cup trophy.' Fallon was referring to the recent FIFA World Cup Final trophy presentation, when Trump stuck around on stage in the centre of the moment as the players received their trophy. Colbert also shared some choice words for Trump during Monday's opening monologue on The Late Show. 'Over the weekend it sunk in that they're killing off our show but they made one mistake: they left me alive,' Colbert said, looking directly into the camera. Story continues below advertisement 'And now for the next 10 months, the gloves are off. I can finally speak unvarnished truth to power and say what I really think about Donald Trump, starting right now.' Colbert said he doesn't 'care for' Trump, adding that he doesn't think he has 'the skill set to be president' and isn't 'a good fit.' The late-night host went on to read Trump's post celebrating the decision to cancel the show on Truth Social last Friday, in which he wrote, 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.' Colbert said into the 'Eloquence Cam': 'How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go f— yourself.' — With files from The Associated Press
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen attend 'Happy Gilmore 2' premiere
1 of 5 | Julie Bowen (L) and Adam Sandler arrive on the red carpet for the New York premiere of "Happy Gilmore 2" on Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen stepped out Monday at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. The actors, who will reprise couple Happy Gilmore and Virginia Venit in the sequel, attended the event at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Sandler, 58, was joined by Sunny and Sadie Sandler, his daughters with his wife, Jackie Sandler. Sunny Sandler, 16, plays Happy's daughter in the new movie. Other cast members at the premiere included Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny and Oliver Hudson. Hudson's mom Goldie Hawn, sister Kate Hudson, wife Erinn Hudson, and children Wilder Brooks Hudson, Bodhi Hawn Hudson and Rio Laura Hudson supported him at the event. Bowen teased unannounced celebrity cameos on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, sharing that there are 135 different cast members in the sequel. Happy Gilmore 2 is co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy and directed by Kyle Newacheck. The film is a follow-up to the 1996 sports comedy starring Sandler as a failed hockey player-turned-golf prodigy. Happy Gilmore 2 premieres Friday on Netflix. Following the premiere, Sandler and McDonald appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to take part in a spoof of the Coldplay "kiss cam" scandal, led by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Adam Sandler, Bad Bunny attend 'Happy Gilmore 2' premiere in NYC Bad Bunny (L) and Adam Sandler arrive on the red carpet for the Netflix "Happy Gilmore 2" New York premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jimmy Fallon and other top comedians set to hit ‘The Late Show' to rally around cancelled Stephen Colbert
'Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon will cross the street from his NBC headquarters to offer support for CBS rival Stephen Colbert on Monday, The Post has learned. Fallon and a handful of other top comedians are expected to make a cameo at the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan to speak out against the cancellation of Colbert's top-rated late-night talk show, sources said. The names of the other comedians could not be immediately learned. Advertisement 4 A group of top comedians are expected to rally around Stephen Colbert, after the shocking news of the cancellation of 'The Late Show' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Sources speculated that Jimmy Kimmel — who is on vacation from taping episodes of ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' — would be among Colbert's famous friends to appear. Kimmel lashed out at CBS, after learning of the cancellation Thursday, writing on Instagram: 'Love you, Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons, CBS.' Advertisement John Oliver, host of HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' also spoke out against CBS' decision to can Colbert. 'Late-night shows mean a lot to me, not just because I work in them, because even growing up in England, I would watch (David) Letterman's show, which of course was Stephen's show, and think about what a glamorous world that was,' Oliver told the Associated Press on Sunday. 'So it's very, very, very sad news. I look forward to seeing what [Colbert is] gonna do next because that man will not stop.' 4 Jimmy Fallon, the host of NBC's 'The Tonight Show' is expected to appear on Colbert's program, along with other top comedians and celebrity friends. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images Advertisement Seth Meyers, host of NBC's 'Late Nigh with Seth Meyers,' took to Instagram, writing: '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.' Reps for Fallon, Kimmel, Oliver and Meyers did not respond to requests for comment. Reps for CBS and Colbert did not comment. 4 CBS said that the cancellation of Colbert's show was purely financial. Advertisement Colbert, 61, got the ax three days after he took a shot at his bosses at the Tiffany Network over its $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a controversial '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement comes as the network's parent Paramount negotiates with the Trump administration regulatory approval for its $8 billion sale to independent studio Skydance. 4 The Post reported that 'The Late Show' clocked a staggering $40 million annual loss, and according to Puck, it had a budget of more than $100 million a season. Christopher Sadowski The Post previously reported that the show clocked a staggering $40 million annual loss and Puck News reported that the show had a budget of more that a whopping $100 million a season. 'The show started to slide two years ago,' said a source with knowledge, adding that viewership declines and dips in advertising have impacted all three late-night shows. Colbert's show is set to end in May 2026.
