Sunday, February 1, 2026

That Time Larry Wilmore Tried To Steal Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Gig

Poor Larry Wilmore. First, The Nightly Show was cancelled. Then, assuming all former hosts of the show in the 11:30 pm slot on Comedy Central get the gig, he tried to take over The Late Show, which, of course, is currently hosted by Comedy Central alum Stephen Colbert.

Colbert politely reclaimed his show (during a planned bit, obvs), but we gotta say: Wilmore would make a great Late Show guest host.

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