Despite a brief surge in viewership when Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air after his show's cancellation, overall late-night TV viewership is declining.
President Trump's feud with late-night TV hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, initially boosted audiences, but the long-term outlook for late-night TV remains bleak.
Host Scott Tong discussed this trend with author and journalist Mark Robichaux in a segment that aired on October 15, 2025.
President Trump celebrated the cancelation of his critics on late-night television.
The economic factors contributing to the decline of late-night TV are a concern for the industry's future.
Author's summary: Economics is killing late-night TV slowly.