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With the 2024 Paris Olympics under way, a few late night talk shows won’t be on this week and others will rerun recent episodes. Althoughhosts likeJimmy FallonandSeth Meyersmight be taking a break in the coming days, it won’t be long until they return to their posts and welcome guests for a sit-down conversation. In the meantime, the programs that will air reruns will have special appearances from actors likeMelissa McCarthy,Gillian Jacobs,Jeremy Allen White, and more. In case you are hoping to tune in and want to know what shows you can still catch from Monday to Friday, here is a detailed guide about when and where each star will be sitting on the couch for an interview.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Network:ABC, Hulu |Time:11:35 pm EDT
Guest Host
Performances
Monday, August 5
Anthony Anderson
Lisa Kudrow and Sam Richardson
Role Model
Tuesday, August 6
Howie Mandel and Roy Wood Jr.
The Decemberists
Wednesday, August 7
Martin Short
Melissa McCarthy and Nick Kroll
The Warning
Thursday, August 8
Lamorne Morris
Sebastian Maniscalco and Gillian Jacobs
Friday, August 9
Marlon Wayans, Bowen Yang, and Matt Rogers
Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a summer break and throughout the past few weeks, several guest hosts have swapped places with him to keep the late night talk show up and running. Although in the coming daysJimmy Kimmel Live!won’t air any new interviews, ABC will rerun conversations that guest hosts conducted recently. On Monday and Tuesday,Anthony Andersonwill be accompanied by big names likeLisa Kudrow,Howie Mandel, andSam Richardson.
Martin Short will take over on Wednesday dressed up as his iconic fictional character Jiminy Glick, interviewing Melissa McCarthy aboutthe latest season ofOnly Murders in the BuildingandNick Krollabout his voice work inBig Mouth.Lamorne Morriswill close off the week on Thursday and Friday, talking withSebastian Maniscalcoabout his stand-up comedy tour, Gillian Jacobs about guest starring inThe BearSeason 3,Marlon Wayansabout the 20th anniversary ofWhite Chicks, and more. Performers to expect in the coming days includeRole Model,The Decemberists,The Warning,Big Sean, andBrigitte Call Me Baby.
ABC’s distinctive late-night talk show features a diverse lineup of guests, including celebrities, athletes, comedians, politicians, and human interest subjects. Along with a light-hearted and recognizable cast of characters, a hip house band, and comedy bits in host Jimmy Kimmel’s inimitable style, the show offers one of the funniest, freshest monologues on television today, drawing from all forms of topical media.
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
Network:NBC, Peacock lTime:11:35 p.m. EDT
Pre-empted for Olympic coverage
With the 2024 Olympics taking place in Paris up until August 11, NBC has reserved the time slot that is usually taken byThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonto air coverage of the summer games. The late night talk show will only return to its regular programming starting Monday next week, with Fallon set to interview stars about the latest releases across entertainment verticals. In the meantime, viewers can watch the host this weekend as he debuts as an Olympics commentator. He will be seen on NBC alongside reporterMike Tiricotopresent the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, which willtake place on Sunday, at 2 p.m. ET. Olympic skatersTara Lipinski,Johnny Weirand NBC Sports commentatorTerry Gannonare also teaming up with Fallon to present the closing ceremony.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Network:CBS, Paramount + lTime:11:35 p.m. EDT
Bernie Sanders
OneRepublic
Melinda French Gates and Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor
Lake Street Dive
Jeremy Allen White and Ava DuVernay
Elizabeth Warren
Loudon Wainwright III
Stephen Colbertmight be off this week, but his late night program will air reruns in the coming days. From the political coverage ahead of the 2024 US election to sit down conversations with Hollywood stars, there are several guests to expect in the coming days. For instance, senatorBernie Sanderand senatorElizabeth Warrenwill be sharing their views on former presidentDonald Trump’s stance on climate change and the importance of gun regulation. Other names set to appear in the episodes that will air this week are Jeremy Allen White talking about The Bear Season 3,Ava Duvernaydiscussing her recent directorial effort entitledOrigin,Saoirse-Monica Jacksonreminiscing on her lead role inDerry Girlsas well as her latest acting creditin Netflix’sThe Decameron, and trioJon Favreau,Jon Lovett, andTommy Vietorchatting about their podcastPod Save America. As for the musical acts set to grace the program,OneRepublic,Lake Street DiveandLoudon Wainwright IIIwill be performing.
Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Late Night With Seth Meyers
Network:NBC, Peacock lTime:12:35 a.m. EDT
Similarly to Fallon, Seth Meyers' late night show won’t air this week due to the Olympic Games coverage. Yet, the host will go back to his usual duties starting Monday next week, set to interview multiple well-known guests. In addition to presentingLate Night With Seth Meyers, he is also going to debut an HBO comedy special soon. According to Variety, theSaturday Night Livealumtaped a one-hour stand-up showfor a live audience at the Vic Theatre in Chicago. The special will air on HBO sometime during the fall, and will later be available to stream on Max.
Hosted by a comedian renowned for his acerbic humor, this show combines topical monologues, celebrity interviews, and musical acts in an engaging late-night format.
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The Daily Show
Network:Comedy Central lTime:11:00 p.m. EDT
Michael Kosta
After news broke out this Monday thatJon Stewarthad tested positive for COVID-19, he won’t hostThe Daily Showthis week. One of the show’s correspondents,Michael Kosta, will step in for the next few days and will welcome authorRoxane Gayand actorEd Helmsas guests. Stewart is expected to go back to his post as a Monday night regular on August 12.
The Daily Show: A satirical news program that presents a humorous analysis of current events and political issues. Hosted by a series of comedians, the show offers critical commentary on media, politics, and society, employing a blend of parody, interviews, and investigative journalism.
