Jimmy Kimmel Unleashes Scathing Attack on CBS Over 'Weasel' Leaks Targeting Stephen Colbert

In a surprising display of inter-network solidarity, late-night titan Jimmy Kimmel recently turned his monologue into a fiery indictment of CBS, accusing the network of orchestrating a campaign of negative leaks against his rival, Stephen Colbert. Kimmel, host of ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', didn't pull any punches, decrying what he saw as a backstabbing maneuver designed to undermine the surging success of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.

The controversy stems from a series of reports suggesting turmoil behind the scenes at 'The Late Show', painting Colbert as difficult to work with and his show as chaotic.

What made these alleged leaks particularly insidious, according to Kimmel, was their timing. They emerged precisely when Colbert was not only finding his stride but also dominating the late-night ratings, especially after the tumultuous 2016 election and throughout the Trump administration's early days.

Colbert's sharp political commentary and comedic genius were resonating with audiences, leaving competitors in his wake.

Kimmel didn't hesitate to float his own theory regarding CBS's motivations: a cynical attempt to protect James Corden, host of 'The Late Late Show', whose ratings were lagging behind Colbert's.

He lambasted the idea that a network would actively sabotage one of its most successful talents to prop up another. .