Jimmy Kimmel Addressed The Late Show Ending And How Late Night Is 'Nothing Like The Old Days' In Heartfelt Tribute

From left to right: Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert sitting next to each other on The Late Show, they're both waving with their left hands. .

Ever since it was revealed that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was canceled, Jimmy Kimmel has been a very loud and passionate supporter of the host. Now, as we approach the final episode of Colbert’s program, the Jimmy Kimmel Live host has shared a heartfelt tribute about his pal and longtime colleague.

During Kimmel’s May 20 monologue, he began with a “programming note” about how his show will be going dark on May 21, “out of respect for our colleague and friend Stephen Colbert.” He then gave a heartfelt tribute to his friend and The Late Show, saying: