Stephen Colbert Urges Emmy Voters to Back Jimmy Kimmel
In New York, Stephen Colbert appeared in a video urging Emmy voters to choose Jimmy Kimmel over his own show.
New York, NY, August 28, 2026 —
In a notable turn of events ahead of the Emmy Awards, comedian Stephen Colbert has publicly encouraged Emmy voters to cast their ballots for Jimmy Kimmel, his fellow late-night host. The appeal was made via a video, the specifics of which were not detailed, but the message was clear: Colbert wants Kimmel to win.
The trend summary indicates this video was distributed in New York. It states that Colbert urged Emmy voters to select Kimmel’s show instead of his own. No further details were provided regarding the context of the video, such as the specific award category, the timeframe of the appeal, or the exact nature of the plea beyond Colbert’s advocacy for Kimmel.
Colbert, host of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and Kimmel, host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” are both prominent figures in late-night television. Both shows have received numerous accolades and nominations throughout their tenures. The specific award for which Colbert is campaigning for Kimmel was not mentioned in the available information. The current status of the Emmy voting process or the timeline for when this video was released to voters is also not specified.
The outcome of this appeal, and whether it will influence Emmy voters’ decisions, remains to be seen. The practice of hosts publicly endorsing competitors for major awards is uncommon and adds an unusual dynamic to the awards season. The exact details surrounding the production and distribution of Colbert’s video were not provided in the summary.
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