Colbert Ships Iran Jokes to Kimmel, Late-Night Torch Passed

0:00On April 23rd, Stephen Colbert is wrapping up the late show on May 21st, but he's not letting his stash of a rand war jokes go to waste. He packed them into a big box and shipped it straight to Jimmy Kimmelive, labeling it for his buddy to keep the last rolling. The move comes after Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran without a clear end date, leaving Colbert worried the conflict might drag past Memorial Day. He joked on air that his punchlines needed a new home before the credits roll on his CBS run. Fans and fellow comics are buzzing about this handoff, seeing it as classic late night solidarity. Kimmel might even revive Colbert's hormones news segment, turning potential tragedy into timely zingers that keep viewers tuned in. Beyond the jokes, Colbert is clearing out the desk with a charity auction of show props roped in John Stewart to hype items like mugs, ties, and that. Massive late show sign. It's a fun farewell, blending nostalgia with good causes. As these icons pass the torch, late night TV stays sharp, ready to roast whatever headlines

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