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Related: About this forumJohn Oliver reacts to CBS canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Associated Press
Speaking to journalists in Erie, Pennsylvania on Saturday, the host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" said he had grown up watching U.S. late night television, adding that the cancellation was "terrible news for the world of comedy." - Aired on 07/21/2025.
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John Oliver reacts to CBS canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Associated Press (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
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He was just nominated for his 33rd, never won, usually lost to John Oliver, I'm guessing that's about to change!
Rhiannon12866
Yesterday
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I certainly agree with you, Stephen likely will win an Emmy, will will have free reign to blast TFG
Rhiannon12866
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rubbersole
(10,124 posts)1. "It will be interesting to see what he does for the next 10 months."
Yes it will. My guess is The Late Show will need to build a new shelf to hold all the Emmys.
Rhiannon12866
(239,156 posts)3. He was just nominated for his 33rd, never won, usually lost to John Oliver, I'm guessing that's about to change!



et tu
(2,353 posts)2. a lot will happen
in 10 months
Rhiannon12866
(239,156 posts)4. I certainly agree with you, Stephen likely will win an Emmy, will will have free reign to blast TFG
(As if he didn't before - remember when he refused to say his name?) And likely will have even better offers. *sigh*
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