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Stephen Colbert wins Emmy after show cancellation—Acceptance speech in full

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 15, 2025

Newest development Sep 17, 2025 · 3 reportsStephen Colbert Thanks Jon Stewart & Jimmy Kimmel After ‘The Late Show’ Emmy Win

CBS announced "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026.

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    Stephen Colbert wins Emmy after show cancellation—Acceptance speech in full

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    Stephen Colbert Thanks Jon Stewart & Jimmy Kimmel After ‘The Late Show’ Emmy Win

    Headline from Deadline ·

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15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    Emmys 2025: Stephen Colbert Gets Standing Ovation, Mourns His 'Late Show' Cancellation (Again) (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Stephen Colbert's was the first famous face to grace the stage Sunday night during the live broadcast of the 77th annual Emmy Awards, taking the prime time TV opportunity to mourn (again) the cancelation of his "Late Show."

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' wins Emmy for talk series as cancellation looms (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' won the Emmy for talk series just months after CBS announced the show would not return after the end of its current season in May.

  3. Slate Magazine

    Stephen Colbert’s Emmy Win Signaled Something Bigger (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert took home a big prize amid cancellation.

  4. Fox News

    Colbert wins Emmy for 'Late Show' after cancellation, says he loves his country more than ever (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Stephen Colbert won an Emmy for his late-night show on Sunday after CBS canceled the program earlier this year, expressing his love for America during his acceptance speech.

  5. Latin Times

    Stephen Colbert Arrived at the 2025 Emmys With A Resume In Hand and Left With A Moving Standing Ovation (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The cancellation of the late-night host's show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," was speculated to have been caused by pressure from the Trump administration.

  6. Deadline

    Emmy Winner Stephen Colbert On The Ending Of His ‘Late Show’ Run: “I’m Going To Savor Every Day; I Want To Land This Plane Absolutely Beautifully” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Emmy-Winner Stephen Colbert says "I'm going to savor every day"; on 'The Late Show'

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Gets Standing Ovation After Emmy Talk Series Win (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ and Stephen Colbert won the Emmy Award for best talk series at the 2025 awards.

  8. Deadline

    Stephen Colbert Hopes Late-Night Has Long-Term Future After ‘The Late Show’ Wins First Main Late-Night Emmy, Two Months After Being Axed (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    It marks Colbert's first major Emmy for the CBS and comes two months after CBS canceled the late-night show.

  9. Variety

    Stephen Colbert Gets Huge Emmys Standing Ovation, Crowd Chants ‘Stephen!’ After CBS Cancels ‘Late Show’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Stephen Colbert took the stage at the Emmy after his "The Late Show" was shockingly canceled earlier this year.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Stephen Colbert and 'Late Show' Win Emmy After Cancellation: 'Stay Strong, Be Brave' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Stephen Colbert accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series, reflecting on love, loss, and the end of 'The Late Show.'

  11. Newsweek

    Stephen Colbert wins Emmy after show cancellation—Acceptance speech in full (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    CBS announced "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026.

  12. Deadline

    Stephen Colbert Thanks Jon Stewart & Jimmy Kimmel After ‘The Late Show’ Emmy Win (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series at the awards, marking the show’s first ever win in the category.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Stephen Colbert Celebrates Emmys Win: 'Donald Trump Doesn't Have One' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Stephen Colbert celebrated his Emmys win during a new episode of 'The Late Show.'

  14. Variety

    Stephen Colbert Brings His Emmy to ‘The Late Show’ and Earns Massive Ovation, Shouts Out Jimmy Kimmel for Telling Emmy Voters to Vote for Colbert Instead (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Stephen Colbert brought his Emmy to 'The Late Show' and thanked fellow nominee Jimmy Kimmel for campaigning on his behalf instead.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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