Stephen Colbert won a Primetime Emmy for his talk show, set to end in 2026 amid financial and political controversy.

Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" won Best Talk Series. Despite the win, CBS announced the show's cancellation in May 2026, citing financial reasons. Colbert criticized a $16 million settlement between CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, and former President Donald Trump, leading some to question if the cancellation is about more than just finances.