Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bows Out With 9 Emmy Nominations, Its Biggest Haul Ever
Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel secure record-breaking Emmy nomination counts for their respective shows.
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The 78th Emmy nominations for Variety Series highlight significant achievements for two late-night programs. Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ concludes its run with nine nominations, marking the highest total in the program's history. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has received six nominations, also setting a record for that series.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Daily Beast, LateNighter, and the Television Academy emphasizes the competitive landscape of this year's awards. Outlets note that both hosts earned their nominations during a challenging season for the late-night format. Industry observers are tracking the upcoming awards competition between these two programs.
Coverage does not yet specify the date of the ceremony or which other series will join them in the final categories.
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Quick answers
How many Emmy nominations did Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' receive?
The 'Late Show' received nine nominations, which is the program's largest haul to date.
What record did Jimmy Kimmel Live! achieve?
The show secured six Emmy nominations, marking a record for the series.
What categories are these shows nominated in?
The Television Academy recognizes these nominations within the Variety Series category.
Coverage (5)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scores Show-Record Six Emmy Nominations LateNighter · 6h ago
- 78th Emmys Nominations: Variety Series Television Academy · 6h ago
- Trump Nemeses Will Duke It Out in Fierce Emmy Competition The Daily Beast · 6h ago
- Colbert and Kimmel Earned Their 2026 Emmy Nominations the Hard Way The Hollywood Reporter · 6h ago
- Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bows Out With 9 Emmy Nominations, Its Biggest Haul Ever Variety · 6h ago broke it first
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