When it comes to late-night TV, Seth Meyers knows that the future is largely uncontrollable.
Meyers, who hosted “Late Night” on NBC for more than a decade, talked about the uncertainty that comes with handling hosting programs in this week's “Armchair Expert” podcast.
“I don't think I'm not good enough, and now my fear is even more strangely beyond my control, and that's what the ecosystem may not support it.” “I guess it's better than thinking it's your fault, but it's weird that there's no control over it.”
Meyers said the big gains he gained from his late-night program experience was just “appearing and doing the work.”
“It’s the only part they pay you, it’s the only part you’re good at,” he said.
Meyers admits that while the TV business has been growing since the show debuted, he is grateful for “at least I’m joining.”
“The world knows Seth Meyers in a way I'm satisfied with. I took this opportunity to build a thing,” he said. “I know what that means, and I think others know what it means. So I'm happy about it.”
In the story posted on Instagram after Colbert's performance was cancelled, Meyers called him a “great” comedian, host and “even better person.”
“I will miss him on TV every night. But I'm glad he can no longer use the excuse that he's 'busy to hang out with me'.”
Earlier this month, CBS announced on financial reasons that the network was canceling “late” but the move has attracted a lot of criticism and speculation.
Colbert has long been a outspoken critic of Trump and has been joking about CBS’ motivations since his performances have happened.
The show's cancellation comes weeks after CBS's parent company Paramount signed a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump to resolve Trump's lawsuit to “60 Minutes.” Just last week, Skydance Media's $8 billion Paramount acquisition was approved by federal regulators.
On Tuesday, Trump denied that he was “responsible for Colbert's sack” and wrote: “The reason for his sack was totally lack of talent and the fact that this lack of $50 million in losses per year would only get worse.”
CNN has contacted CBS for comment.
“Late” has been airing since 1993 when David Letterman served as host before Colbert took over in 2015, and the host will end in spring 2026.