Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bows Out With 9 Emmy Nominations, Its Biggest Haul Ever
Late-night talk shows dominate the 78th Emmy nominations, with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel both achieving record-breaking counts for their programs.
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The brief
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ has received nine Emmy nominations, marking the highest total in the program's history as it concludes its run. Simultaneously, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ earned six nominations, setting a new record for that show as well.
Coverage from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter highlights the competitive nature of this year's variety series category. Reports from The Daily Beast and LateNighter emphasize the head-to-head competition between the two hosts, while the Television Academy officially released the list of nominees for the 78th Emmys.
Future updates will monitor the outcome of the 78th Emmy Awards to see which production secures the top prize in the variety series category. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date of the awards ceremony.
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Quick answers
How many Emmy nominations did Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' receive?
The show received nine nominations, which is its largest total to date.
What record did Jimmy Kimmel achieve?
Jimmy Kimmel Live! earned six Emmy nominations, marking a show record.
Which awards body is responsible for these nominations?
The Television Academy, which governs the 78th Emmy Awards.
Coverage (6)
- Stephen Colbert rakes record-number of Emmy nominations after 'Late Show' series cancellation Fox News · 9h ago
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scores Show-Record Six Emmy Nominations LateNighter · 9h ago
- 78th Emmys Nominations: Variety Series Television Academy · 9h ago
- Trump Nemeses Will Duke It Out in Fierce Emmy Competition The Daily Beast · 9h ago
- Colbert and Kimmel Earned Their 2026 Emmy Nominations the Hard Way The Hollywood Reporter · 9h ago
- Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bows Out With 9 Emmy Nominations, Its Biggest Haul Ever Variety · 9h ago
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