It remains to be seen what Stephen Colbert’s next chapter will look like after The Late Show, but Jimmy Kimmel says he will always have an open invitation to return to late night to guest host Jimmy Kimmel Live! if ever he’s interested.
With Kimmel currently on his annual summer break from the show, a lineup of guest hosts — everyone from Rosie O’Donnell to Colman Domingo to Jelly Roll — are filling in. Asked by Variety whether Colbert had also been invited to guest host, Kimmel replied, “Of course, I asked him, and I think it feels premature.”
“But I told him, ‘anytime you want to host, it doesn’t matter if it’s the summer, I’ll gladly step aside,” Kimmel added.
Guest Hosting Opportunities
Kimmel’s offer to Colbert is a significant one, given the latter’s experience in hosting The Late Show. It will be interesting to see if Colbert takes Kimmel up on his offer and returns to late night as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Current Guest Hosts
In the meantime, Rosie O’Donnell, Colman Domingo, and Jelly Roll are among the guest hosts filling in for Kimmel during his summer break. Their appearances on the show are likely to generate significant interest and buzz, especially given the diverse range of hosts.
In conclusion, while Stephen Colbert’s future plans are still uncertain, he has a standing invitation from Jimmy Kimmel to guest host Jimmy Kimmel Live! whenever he’s ready. This offer could potentially lead to some exciting and unpredictable moments on the show, and fans of both hosts will likely be eager to see if Colbert takes Kimmel up on his offer.
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