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Jimmy Kimmel Thanks CBS for His Ratings Gains, Invites Stephen Colbert to Guest Host and Previews This Summer’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jimmy Kimmel reports record ratings following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s CBS program and addresses an open invitation to guest host.

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The brief

Jimmy Kimmel has achieved record-breaking ratings for the month of June. This surge in viewership coincides with the decision by CBS to axe Stephen Colbert’s show.

Coverage from Variety, The Independent, and The Daily Beast highlights Kimmel’s public recognition of these rating gains. Outlets including Yahoo, A.V.

Club, and LateNighter report that Kimmel extended a standing offer for Colbert to guest host his show, though Colbert declined the invitation, characterizing the timing as premature. Attention now shifts to the upcoming summer schedule for 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' Reporters are also monitoring the broader implications of these ratings trends for the late-night television landscape.

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Quick answers

What record did Jimmy Kimmel set in June 2026?

Kimmel reached an all-time monthly ratings high during the month of June.

Did Stephen Colbert accept the offer to guest host?

No, coverage confirms that Colbert declined the invitation, stating that he feels the offer is premature.

What other project is Kimmel promoting?

Kimmel is currently previewing the upcoming summer season of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.'

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Jimmy Kimmel Stephen Colbert CBS Late-Night TV Ratings

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