Stephen Colbert Gets Grilled by His Fellow Late Night Hosts
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert is preparing for the end of his late-night show, a cancellation that surprised both the industry and himself.
- The Hollywood Reporter gathered questions from fellow late-night hosts like Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver for Colbert's exit interview.
- Colbert maintains close connections with many hosts, especially Kimmel, Stewart, Fallon, Meyers, and Oliver, who reached out immediately after his firing announcement.
- The questions posed to Colbert reflect the hosts' personalities, ranging from humorous and absurd to thoughtful, highlighting their camaraderie and shared experiences.
- Notably, Jay Leno, who holds fond memories with Colbert, asked about his stand-up aspirations, while O’Brien’s question was provocatively simple: “Just who the hell do you think you are?”
