Jimmy Kimmel, the host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', has decided to air a rerun on May 21, 2026, instead of a new episode, to honor Stephen Colbert's farewell episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. This decision reflects Kimmel's respect for Colbert, who has hosted the show for 11 seasons. Kimmel previously made a similar move in 2015 when he aired a repeat episode during David Letterman's final show. Colbert's last week will be star-studded, featuring guests such as Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, and David Letterman, along with special segments like a performance by The Strokes and a 'Colbert Questionert' with Barack Obama. The cancellation of 'The Late Show' was announced by CBS in July 2025, citing financial reasons, which has led to public outcry, especially given Colbert's history of critiquing former President Donald Trump. David Letterman has voiced strong criticism of CBS's decision, calling the network dishonest.