Colbert, Kimmel, Fallon and More Late Night Hosts ‘Profoundly Disappointed’ in Emmys Decision Not to Air Writing Category

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and more all lent their voices — and signatures — to a letter demanding reinstatement of the presentation of the “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series/Special” categories in the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, set for January.

“As hosts and former hosts of series eligible for the Emmy Awards’ “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series/Special” categories, we are profoundly disappointed by the Television Academy’s decision to not present this award during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards’ televised ceremony on January 15, 2024,” the letter addressed to Television Academy chairman and CEO Cris Abrego and president and CEO Maury McIntyre, as well as Fox Entertainment’s CEO Rob Wade and Entertainment President Michael Thorn states.