AceShowbiz - Stephen Colbert recently addressed the ever-changing timeline of the Iran conflict during his Wednesday night monologue. With the war’s potential extension beyond the date of his final show, Colbert found himself with a surplus of unused Strait of Hormuz jokes. Rather than letting them go to waste, he humorously decided to pass these jokes along to fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Colbert noted that the instincts of a late-night comedian do not simply vanish once their show ends. He pointed out how iconic hosts like Jay Leno continue to perform regularly, and how Johnny Carson used to send jokes to David Letterman even after retirement. This tradition of passing comedic material from one host to another remains alive and well.

Interestingly, Colbert chose Kimmel as the recipient despite other late-night hosts such as Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver living closer to him. While proximity might have made the transfer easier, Kimmel has emerged as the prominent figure of late-night resistance. This reputation solidified especially after the FCC attempted to remove him from the air last year.

Kimmel’s audience has shown strong support by chanting his name in a fashion reminiscent of the cheers for "Ste-PHEN" that have filled the Ed Sullivan Theater since 2016. This connection between Colbert and Kimmel underscores their shared role in the late-night resistance of late-night television.

As the situation in Iran continues to evolve, it appears the legacy of jokes and commentary will live on through the voices of late-night hosts like Kimmel, ensuring that humor remains a vital part of public discourse.