Stephen Colbert on Kimmel’s return: ‘Our long, national, late-nightmare is over’

<p>Late-night hosts expressed relief over Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement and concern over Trump continuing to punish those who speak out</p><p>Late-night hosts discussed the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/22/jimmy-kimmel-show-return-charlie-kirk-suspension-disney">return</a> of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/jimmy-kimmel">Jimmy Kimmel</a>’s show and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a>’s continued attempts to crack down on free speech.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/sep/23/stephen-colbert-jimmy-kimmel-return-trump">Continue reading...</a>