Jimmy Kimmel Admits He’s \”Defeated\” Over Colbert’s Late-Night Axe

Jimmy Kimmel is spiraling over late night’s biggest bloodbath. After CBS abruptly canceled \”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,\” the ABC host confessed he’s feeling totally \”defeated\” by the news—and he’s now spilling on what his own exit strategy might look like.

Kimmel, who’s been holding down \”Jimmy Kimmel Live!\” since 2003, didn’t hide his feelings about watching his friend and rival get the boot. The 56-year-old opened up about the shockwaves reverberating through the late-night world, where every host is suddenly wondering if they’re next on the chopping block.

The news hits especially hard since Colbert’s show was a CBS institution. Losing one of the network’s crown jewels raises the question everyone’s asking: Is late night itself dying? Kimmel seemed to suggest he’s thinking seriously about his own future in the industry, hinting that the canceled talk show landscape might force him to make some tough decisions sooner rather than later.

No word yet on what his actual plans are, but one thing’s clear—the golden age of late-night TV is officially crumbling.