Stephen Colbert remembered late assistant Amy Cole as 'a young woman who should be here tonight' during an acceptance speech at the 2025 Emmy Awards.

Stephen Colbert drew attention to CBS’ controversial decision to end his long-running “Late Show” during an appearance at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. While presenting during the ceremony Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Colbert teasingly whipped out a vintage headshot while quipping about looking for a new job.

O n Sunday night, the cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series. Colbert and team members received a standing ovation as they walked onto the stage to accept the award. “In September 2025, my friends, I have never loved my country more desperately,” Colbert told the audience.