The former Late Show host and his team won the variety series category at the 2026 Emmy Awards just months after the series finale. Speaking to journalists backstage, Colbert was asked what he’s planning to do next aside from writing, which he quickly insisted that’s kept him pretty busy.

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Stephen Colbert tells PEOPLE on the Emmy Awards red carpet that he reunited with much of his staff from The Late Show ahead of the annual awards ceremony. The now-defunct late night talk show is nominated in the Outstanding Variety Series category for the final time on Sept.