Emmys 2025: Why Stephen Colbert Has No Plans After Late-Night Run

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Stephen Colbert is celebrating the right now.

That’s why he’s putting his future plans-what he’ll do after his talk show ends in May 2026-on hold for now.

Stephen, 61, revealed he plans to retire in May. Speaking to reporters after winning his first Outstanding Talk Series award on September 14th, he said he intends to enjoy the remaining time and finish strong. He explained he’s fully focused on making his exit a success and has no other priorities right now.

He expressed his enthusiasm for the work, saying he’s excited to spend the next nine months collaborating with his colleagues, working hard and enjoying the process. He emphasized that the show is a team effort, created for and with each other daily, and he feels honored to share their work with the audience. He genuinely loves what he does.

Stephen Colbert’s final show was a celebratory event, coming just two months after CBS announced the end of The Late Show after ten years with him as host – a decision the network attributed to financial reasons. Although the show was ending, the audience at the Peacock Theater clearly showed how popular Stephen still is, giving him several standing ovations throughout the broadcast.

Stephen described the experience as wonderful. He shared that he used to come to the area often when he was younger and searching for jobs, and that receiving this award, with the audience giving him a standing ovation, felt much better than surviving the stressful ‘pilot season’ in television. He expressed deep gratitude, emphasizing that the recognition wasn’t just for him, but for everyone who works hard daily to make things happen. He found the whole experience incredibly rewarding and humbling.

Stephen was surprised by the enthusiastic applause, but his wife of 32 years, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, or “Evie” as she’s known, felt it was well-deserved and a long time in the making.

Evie shared with Zuri Hall on the red carpet at *Live From TopMob: 2025 Emmys* what she appreciates about her husband: his strong leadership and compassionate approach. She described a close-knit team of around 200 people who genuinely care for one another, emphasizing that the supportive and collaborative work environment is something you’d only truly understand by being a part of it.

(Reporting by Alex Cramer)

For more winners from the 2025 Emmys, keep reading…

Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
WINNER: The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Here’s a list of popular shows: *Abbott Elementary*, *The Bear*, *Hacks*, *Nobody Wants This*, *Only Murders in the Building*, *Shrinking*, and *What We Do In The Shadows*. The winner is *The Studio*.

The winners for Best Actor in a Streaming Series are: Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), and Adam Scott (Severance). However, the ultimate winner is Noah Wyle for his performance in The Pitt.

Oh my gosh, the performances this year were incredible! I was totally captivated by Kathy Bates in *Matlock*, and Sharon Horgan was just brilliant in *Bad Sisters*. But seriously, Britt Lower in *Severance*? She absolutely deserved the win! I’m still reeling from it! And can we talk about Bella Ramsey as Joel in *The Last of Us*? A revelation! Keri Russell in *The Diplomat* was phenomenal too, honestly, I couldn’t pick a bad one if I tried!

The nominees for this award were Zach Cherry and John Turturro from *Severance*, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell from *The White Lotus*, and James Marsden from *Paradise*. The winner was Tramell Tillman for his work on *Severance*.

The nominees for the award included Patricia Arquette for *Severance*, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood all for *The White Lotus*, Julianne Nicholson for *Paradise*, and the winner was Katherine LaNasa for *The Pitt*.

Okay, so I was *really* hoping Adam Brody would win for *Nobody Wants This*, but the award actually went to Seth Rogen and The Studio! Honestly, I was rooting for Jason Segel with *Shrinking* too, and Martin Short is always fantastic in *Only Murders in the Building*. But everyone was talking about Jeremy Allen White’s performance in *The Bear*, so it was a tough category! Still, I’m a big Adam Brody fan, and I thought he deserved it.

Here’s a look at some of the nominees and the winner: Uzo Aduba was nominated for *The Residence*, Kirsten Bell for *Nobody Wants This*, Quinta Brunson for *Abbott Elementary*, and Ayo Edebiri for *The Bear*. The winner was Jean Smart for *Hacks*.

The nominees for this award were Ike Barinholtz (The Studio), Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), and Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live). Michael Urie and Ebon Moss-Bachrach were also nominated for their work on *Shrinking* and *The Bear*, respectively. However, Jeff Hiller won the award for *Somebody Somewhere*.

Here’s a list of talented actresses and their respective shows: Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks – winner), Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), and Jessica Williams (Shrinking).

WINNER: Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin

Here’s a list of actors and the shows or movies they’re known for: Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Stephen Graham (Adolescence – winner), Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent), Bryan Tyree Henry (Dope Thief), and Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story).

Here’s a look at the nominees and winner: Cate Blanchett was nominated for *Disclaimer*, Meghann Fahy for *Sirens*, and Rashida Jones for *Black Mirror*. Cristin Milioti won for her work in *The Penguin*. Michelle Williams was also nominated for *Dying for Sex*.

Here’s a list of acting nominees and the winner: Owen Cooper won for his work in *Adolescence*. Other nominees included Javier Bardem (*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*), Bill Camp (*Presumed Innocent*), Rob Delaney (*Dying for Sex*), Peter Sarsgaard (*Presumed Innocent*), and Ashley Walters (*Adolescence*).

The winner is Erin Doherty for her work in *Adolescence*. Other nominees included Ruth Negga (*Presumed Innocent*), Deirdre O’Connell (*The Penguin*), Chloë Sevigny (*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*), Jenny Slate (*Dying for Sex*), and Christine Tremarco (*Adolescence*).

Here’s a look at the nominees and winner for the award: Giancarlo Esposito (from *The Boys*), Scott Glenn (*The White Lotus*), and nominees Joe Pantoliano (*The Last of Us*), Forest Whitaker (*Andor*), and Jeffrey Wright (*The Last of Us*). The winner was Shawn Hatosy for his work on *The Pitt*.

The nominees for this award were Jane Alexander and Gwendoline Christie, both for *Severance*, Kaitlyn Dever for *The Last of Us*, Cherry Jones for *The Handmaid’s Tale*, and Catherine O’Hara for *The Last of Us*. The winner is Merritt Wever for *Severance*.

The winners were Bryan Cranston for *The Studio*. Nominees included Jon Bernthal, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Scorsese, all recognized for their work on *The Studio*. Bernthal was also recognized for *The Bear*.

The nominees for the award were Olivia Colman (The Bear), Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear), Cynthia Erivo (Poker Face), Robby Hoffman (Hacks), and Zoë Kravitz (The Studio). Julianne Nicholson won the award for her work on Hacks.

The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
WINNER: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
WINNER: The Traitors

Here’s a list of well-known personalities and the TV shows they’re famous for: RuPaul Charles hosts *RuPaul’s Drag Race*, while Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, and Daymond John are all Sharks on *Shark Tank*. Alan Cumming recently won *The Traitors*. Kristen Kish is known for *Top Chef*, and Jeff Probst hosts *Survivor*.

WINNER: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Saturday Night Live

Here’s who hosts these popular game shows: Elizabeth Banks hosts *Press Your Luck*, Steve Harvey hosts *Celebrity Family Feud*, Ken Jennings hosts *Jeopardy!*, and Colin Jost hosts *Pop Culture Jeopardy!* The winner of this competition is Jimmy Kimmel, who hosts *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire*.

Antiques Roadshow
Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
Love Is Blind
WINNER: Queer Eye
Shark Tank

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been keeping a close eye on what people are watching, and right now, there’s a real fascination with authentic, feel-good stories. We’re seeing that with shows like *America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders*, but the big winner lately is definitely *Love On The Spectrum* – it’s just incredibly heartwarming. Beyond that, audiences are drawn to behind-the-scenes glimpses into unique worlds – think *RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked*, *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, and the inspiring community focus of *Welcome to Wrexham*. It’s all about connection and seeing different sides of life, and those shows really deliver.

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2025-09-15 20:48