Even Seattle’s fringe-left toad, Rep. Payapal had to get involved, whining, “People deserve to know if this is a politically motivated attack on free speech,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) wrote on X.”
Nonsense, of course. Payapal has no say and is, of course, politically irrelevant. CBS does not have to explain their business decisions to anyone, not least of all a fringe-left back bencher.
The article, being from the leftist WaPo, naturally neglects to mention at any point that Greg Gutfeld’s “Gutfeld” show became number one in late night over a year ago.
Here’s the reality: a hack like Colbert automatically results in at least half the viewership of US television ignoring his show. His attacks show a deep-seated hatred of Trump, which is an accurate reflection of the typical leftists in this country today, as they’ve been dutifully programmed to thrive on hatred.
As of the second quarter of 2025, Greg Gutfeld’s show leads in ratings with an average of 3.289 million viewers, while Stephen Colbert’s show averages 2.417 million viewers.
Total Viewers: Averaged 3.289 million viewers in the second quarter of 2025.
Key Demographic (25-54): Approximately 238,000 viewers.
Year-on-Year Growth: Gutfeld’s show saw a 31.5% increase in total viewers compared to the previous year, although it was down 9% from the first quarter of 2025.
Stephen Colbert (The Late Show):
Total Viewers: Averaged 2.417 million viewers in the same period.
Key Demographic (25-54): Approximately 219,000 viewers.
Performance: Colbert’s show was the only one to show a slight increase of 1% over the first quarter of 2025.
Gutfeld! has established itself as the dominant force in late-night television, significantly outperforming Colbert in total viewership. This trend reflects a broader shift in audience preferences towards Gutfeld’s style of satirical commentary and humor.
Colbert, while trailing in total viewers, remains a strong competitor, particularly in the 18-49 demographic, where he has shown resilience against other late-night shows.
The ratings battle between Gutfeld and Colbert highlights the evolving landscape of late-night television, with Gutfeld currently leading the pack. As viewer preferences continue to shift, both shows will likely adapt their content to maintain and grow their audiences.
