Jimmy Kimmel’s week in Brooklyn just got even bigger. It was already known that The Late Show host Stephen Colbert would be a guest on tonight’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and that Kimmel himself was set to appear on Colbert’s show the same night. But now, fans are in for an even bigger late-night crossover than expected it seems.
Kimmel revealed that Seth Meyers will be in Brooklyn tonight, joining Colbert for a very special episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Kimmel's Instagram post included the caption "Hi, Donald," a clear message to President Donald Trump. The president has repeatedly called for Kimmel, Colbert, and Meyers to be fired from their respective networks. Rather than backing down, the three late-night hosts are leaning into their shared reputation as some of Trump’s sharpest critics.
For his part, Meyers shared an image with Colbert and Kimmel with a caption referencing their days as co-hosts of the Strike Force Five podcast. Unfortunately, there was no sign of Jimmy Fallon or John Oliver joining them to make it a full reunion, despite both hosts being based in New York. But maybe the trio are saving some surprises for when Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs tonight on ABC.
The crossover promises to be one of the most memorable episodes of Kimmel’s show in years, one which will surely draw strong ratings. The show already experienced a bump in ratings following Kimmel's return from suspension (despite what Vice President JD Vance says). Colbert's support is bigger than ever after CBS revealed they'll shutter The Late Show next year. And Meyers continues to deliver insightful comedy directed at Trump's administration. Now, all three have the chance to share the stage and further infuriate the president.
There’s the chance to hear them swap war stories about their respective run-ins with Trump, each having been singled out by name in his rants. Viewers are particularly interested to see how much of the conversation focus on Colbert's cancellation at CBS and Kimmel being pulled off the air on ABC, topics that are likely to come about from their appearances.
With Trump making headlines earlier today for delivering a rambling speech in front of U.S. generals and admirals, Kimmel, Colbert, and Meyers will no doubt find fresh material to riff on. Their combined perspective on skewering the president should make tonight’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show must-see TV.