Colbert endorses rival Kimmel for Emmy in same category

Stephen Colbert posted an Instagram video on 26 August 2026 urging Emmy voters to back Jimmy Kimmel, saying "Jimmy Kimmel deserves an Emmy." Both hosts' shows compete in Outstanding Variety Series — now an area award, meaning multiple shows could win. Kimmel endorsed Colbert via billboard last year; Colbert won his first Emmy that September. (Deadline, Variety, 26 August 2026.)