Stephen Colbert, at the Emmy gala, after his show was canceled by CBS: "Stay strong. Be brave. And if the elevator tries to take you down, press the button for a higher floor."

At the Primetime Emmy Awards gala, Stephen Colbert was acclaimed after 'The Late Show' won the award for Best Talk Show. In his speech, Colbert thanked his team and reminisced about the impact of the show, speaking about love and loss. He mentioned that the show will end in May 2026, amid CBS's financial issues, and highlighted support from Hollywood, including from Jimmy Kimmel. Colbert concluded with an optimistic message for America.