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Jimmy Fallon’s late night spot at NBC is secure — for the moment — after CBS gives Colbert the axe

August 5, 2025
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Jimmy Fallon’s late night spot at NBC is secure — for the moment — after CBS gives Colbert the axe
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Jimmy Fallon’s late night spot at NBC is safe – for the moment – after signing an extension to his multi-million-dollar contract until 2028.

The host will continue to lead “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” while also hosting his new reality show, ‘On Brand’ which debuts next month and appearing on “Password.”

It comes as nighttime talk shows are the in crosshairs, with Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” axed by CBS and others in the under-performing bracket said to bracing for shake ups or cancellation.

Fallon and his fellow NBC late night host, Seth Meyers, have also had to take hits.

Jimmy Fallon during his show which aired on May 1, 2023.
Jimmy Fallon during his show which aired on May 1, 2023. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images
Donald Trump in a black suit and red tie, Jimmy Fallon in a grey suit and grey striped tie.
Jimmy Fallon infamously ruffed President Donald Trump’s hair when he appeared on the ‘Tonight’ show in 2016.

“Seth and Jimmy had budget cuts last year, which saw Jimmy go from five days a week to four days,” pointed out an industry insider, “He records Monday through Thursday and the show repeats on Friday.”

Meanwhile, the “Late Night With Meyers” house band was axed to cut costs.

Late night viewership has been impacted by the rise in social media use, particularly with the younger demographic, and cries that it has become desperately partisan — filled with Democrat-party-approved liberal guests across the board.

Colbert announced CBS had pulled the plug on his show last month and the show will end in May 2026. Some raised eyebrows at the timing as it came after Colbert criticizing his network for paying $16 million to settle a defamation case with President Donald Trump, as the company is also in the middle of a merger.

Jimmy Fallon in a dark suit, Chris Christie in a black suit, white shirt and purple tie.
Although he’s not known for being overtly political, Fallon did have former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on the show in 2016. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Stephen Colbert in a grey suit, grey shirt and tie.
Stephen Colbert announced that CBS has cut his show last month. CBS via Getty Images
Rep. Nancy Pelosi in a hot pink pantsuit and pink heels, Steven Colbert in a blue suit and grey tie and white shirt.
Colbert has had a variety of Democrats on — including Rep. Nancy Pelosi. CBS via Getty Images
Hillary Clinton in a red jacket, Jimmy Kimmel in a black suit and black tie and white shirt.
Jimmy Kimmel talked to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her Presidency run in 2016. Getty Images

A CBS source told Page Six: “While his staff liked him, corporate didn’t … and Colbert’s contract was up… so it was a perfect storm.”

Trump addressed the firing on Truth Social and warned others will be next.

“The reason he (Colbert) was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!’ he wrote.

“Next up will be an even less talented Jimmy Kimmel, and then, a weak, and very insecure, Jimmy Falon. The only real question is, who will go first?” Trump asked.

A NewsBusters survey last month found 99 percent of the political guests on late night talk shows between January and the end of June were left-leaning.

Jimmy Kimmel in a black suit, Kamala Harris in a grey suit and black top.
Kimmel also talked to former VP Kamala Harris in 2020. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Michelle Obama in a black top and grey pants, Stephen Colbert in a grey suit.
Colbert counts former First Lady Michelle Obama among his fans. CBS via Getty Images

Looking at the five main late night shows: Colbert, Fallon, Meyers, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC, and ‘The Daily Show’ with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central; the grand total was 106 guests with liberal points of view including journalists, celebrities and party officials, compared to just one conservative.

When it came to official party representatives, the count was 30 Democrats to zero Republicans.

Fallon interviewed zero politicians during the study’s run. However, he did once interview Trump in September 2016, where he ruffled his hair, causing a storm of headlines.

“I think he must still have PTSD from that,” said a TV source, who described Fallon as middle of the road, politically.

Barack Obama and Jon Stewart wearing dark suits and ties.
President Barack Obama appeared on ‘The Daily Show’ with Jon Stewart in 2015. AFP via Getty Images

Fallon, however, has more recently booked Fox News late night host Greg Gutfeld for this Thursday and also recently had Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, noted for his conservative views, as a guest.

Another insider said, “Jimmy is more motivated by entertaining his viewers [the political point scoring], and he knows the importance of digital-first content.” 

Meanwhile, multiple sources insisted Kimmel will keep hold of his show as long as possible and continue to target Trump.

Bill Clinton in a navy suit, blue tie and blue shirt, Stephen Colbert in a dark grey suit, striped tie.
Former President Bill Clinton publicized his book on Colbert’s show. CBS via Getty Images
Seth Meyers in a maroon sweater and white shirt.
Seth Meyers was forced to axe his house band due to budgetary constraints last year. Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images

“Even if he was thinking of retirement he most definitely will stay now,” said one source while another TV source added, “Dana [Disney President, Dana Walden], would never axe Kimmel,” assuring his job is safe.

James Andrew Miller, who penned the book “Live From New York” about the “Tonight Show,” which NBC launched in 1975, told Page Six, even with politics aside, the late night audience simply isn’t what it used to be, hence the economics have changed.

“This is not earth shattering news! but it’s the truth,” he said.

The post Jimmy Fallon’s late night spot at NBC is secure — for the moment — after CBS gives Colbert the axe appeared first on Page Six.

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