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Colbert’s Latest Stunt: A Desperate Grab for Relevance Amidst Plunging Ratings

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the landscape of late-night television, and frankly, it’s a wasteland. Figures like Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers are largely irrelevant now. While they might see a temporary bump around elections due to advertiser money, for the most part, people see them for what they are: paid shills. And Stephen Colbert, with his “dancing syringes” and all, stands out as the biggest sellout by far.

In a desperate grab for any attention, Colbert, who fancies himself a theologian and devout Catholic, has now declared that it’s “definitely time that Jesus be played by a black gay woman”. This isn’t going well for him.

The Hollywood Bowl’s “Long Overdue” Casting

Colbert recently trotted out actress Cynthia Erivo on The Late Show to gush over her upcoming role as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. He lauded her casting as the “first woman to play Jesus in a major production” as “long overdue” and a “casting choice for the ages”. He even claimed to have “said it for years” that he’d love to see a woman in that part, though we’d challenge him to show us one public instance of that.

From our perspective, this is identity politics to the max. While we appreciate quality music—the original Jesus Christ Superstar album remains a masterpiece—this particular casting feels less about artistic merit and more about pandering.

When asked what playing Jesus meant to her, Erivo, described as “the black lesbian” and “the nose ring” with cross earrings, stated it was a “very special thing” and “awesome” to perform such an “incredibly demanding part”.

Pushback and Hypocrisy

The production, and Erivo’s role in it, has already sparked significant pushback, particularly from Christian leaders. Pastor John K, for example, openly criticized the casting as blasphemy, adding that Erivo was “too bald brown and gay to portray a religious figure”.

Erivo herself has mocked critics, quipping to Billboard, “It’s a musical it’s the gayest place on earth”. However, this kind of mockery, aimed at Christianity, reveals a stark double standard within the entertainment industry. As we’ve pointed out, these same individuals would never dare say such things about Islam or other religions. It’s a fact that they wouldn’t cast her as Muhammad.

Colbert’s interview with Erivo came just a day after he used his monologue to criticize the Trump administration for not recognizing Pride Month with an official statement. It’s clear he’s willing to say anything his “masters” dictate.

Colbert’s Ratings Tank

This isn’t just about controversial opinions; it’s about a complete disconnect from what audiences want. We’ve been tracking Stephen Colbert’s ratings, and the numbers are dismal.

• In Q1 2025, The Late Show saw an 8% decrease in total viewers and a 17% decrease in the key demographic compared to Q1 2024.
• He’s averaging around 2 million viewers, with some months as low as just over 1 million.
• To put that in perspective, thousands of YouTubers are doing better than that.

The fact is, these late-night shows have far surpassed any kind of relevancy. The only people still watching them probably fell asleep on the couch. Colbert is getting absolutely dragged for this, and the low view counts on his clips, despite millions of subscribers, further confirm his waning influence. He’s become a smug, pandering clown, but you already knew that.

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