After over a decade at the helm of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the beloved comedian and host is speaking candidly about his concerns for the future of his show — and late-night television as a whole.
In a new interview on the Armchair Expert podcast, Seth Meyers, 51, admitted he feels uncertain about how long his long-running NBC show can survive in today’s shifting entertainment landscape.
“I do [fear the end],” Seth revealed. “Only because it is such a time we’re living in, as far as the entertainment industry… I feel like I shifted from fearing that I wouldn’t be good enough. And now my fear is weirdly more outside of my control.”
He continued, “At some point, the ecosystem might not support [late-night shows]. I guess that’s better than thinking it’s your fault, but it is weird to not feel any control over it.”
A Changing Era for Late-Night TV
Meyers’ concerns come just days after Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’s The Late Show, shocked audiences by announcing his show will come to an end in May 2026. The network has no plans to replace it.
“I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away,” Colbert told viewers on July 17.
The announcement sent waves through the TV industry, signaling what many are calling the twilight of traditional late-night programming in the streaming era.
Finding Peace Amid Uncertainty
Despite the looming uncertainty, Seth says he’s proud of the legacy he’s built and grateful for the opportunity to have left a mark.
“I sometimes think, alright, I think the body of my work matters enough that the world knows Seth Meyers in a way that I’m happy with… I’ve taken my opportunity to build a thing. I know what it means, and I think other people know what it means.”
What’s Next?
Seth Meyers, who took over Late Night in 2014 following Jimmy Fallon’s move to The Tonight Show, has carved out a niche with his sharp political commentary, signature “A Closer Look” segments, and a writing-room style that blends wit with warmth.
But as audience habits evolve and network priorities shift, even legacy programs with passionate followings aren’t immune to change. Whether Late Night continues for years to come or joins the growing list of retired talk shows, Meyers seems ready for whatever happens — and at peace with what he’s accomplished.
“At least I got in,” he said with a reflective tone. “So I’m happy about that.”
