Stephen Colbert Offloads Iran War Jokes to Jimmy Kimmel as Final Show Nears: ‘Enjoy, Buddy!’
By Alyssa Ray
Published on April 23, 2026.
Stephen Colbert, the comedian known for his Iran war material on "The Late Show," has sold some of his jokes to fellow late night star Jimmy Kimmel as he prepares to end the show's run. The decision was made during Colbert's monologue, where he discussed the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran without specifying an end date. This comes as CBS prepares to finalize its final air date for "TheLate Show" on May 21. Despite acknowledging the show’s cancellation in January, Colbert maintains that he is not being replaced and is grateful to CBS and the audience for their support.
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