Seth Meyers, the late-night talk show host who like his peers has earned President Donald Trump’s ire, will visit Columbus next month for a standup show at Mershon Auditorium.
Meyers, who has earned more than 35 Emmy nominations for his television work, will perform on Oct. 25. Tickets are now on sale.
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What has Trump said about Seth Myers?
Late-night talk show hosts have been in the news recently, following ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the political response to it. CBS announced in July it was canceling “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a prominent Trump critic, prompting accusations that the network was playing politics.
“Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Sept. 18. “Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT”
Kimmel has not been officially fired, though it remains unclear if, and when, his show will return to the air.
What did Seth Meyers say?
Meyers, in his Sept. 18 monologue, characterized the move by ABC to preempt his colleague’s show “indefinitely” as a threat to freedom of speech, a right codified by the First Amendment in the U.S.
“This is a big moment in our democracy and we must all stand up for the principles of free expression,” Meyers told the audience, USA TODAY reported.
Meyers, whose signature “Closer Look” segment has become synonymous with sharp political analysis and critique of Trump, assured viewers that his tone would not change out of fear of retaliation.
“It is a privilege and an honor to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend in the same way it is an honor to do this show every night,” Meyers said. “I wake up every day and count my blessings that I live in a country that at least purports to value freedom of speech and we’re going to keep doing our show the way we’ve always done it with enthusiasm and integrity.”
About Seth Meyers
The 51-year-old Meyers was a 13-season cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” where he also served as head writer for nine seasons and “Weekend Update” anchor for eight seasons.
He has hosted “Late Night with Seth Meyers” since the show debuted in 2014. His stand-up specials include “Lobby Baby” on Netflix and “Dad Man Walking” on HBO.
Offscreen, Meyers published a New York Times bestselling picture book, “I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared,” in 2022, and co-headlines a monthly residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre with fellow comedian and talk show host John Oliver.
He also hosts two podcasts, “Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers,” with his younger brother Josh, and “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast” with the comedy musical group featuring Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.
Dispatch reporter Belinda M. Paschal and USA TODAY reporter Anna Kaufman contributed.
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