{"id":31063,"date":"2025-07-19T00:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31063"},"modified":"2025-07-19T00:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:30:35","slug":"celebrities-react-to-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert-being-canceled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31063","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities React to &#8216;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8217; Being Canceled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The news that the long-running late-night staple has come to an end has sparked a cascade of online tributes from fellow entertainers and collaborators.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">CBS&#8217;s \u201cThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert\u201d was canceled after more than a decade on air, sparking an outpouring of reactions across the entertainment industry. The announcement came on July 17, 2025, with Colbert addressing it that night with his characteristic candor. From tributes to critiques, the responses reflect his lasting impact on late-night television.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/cGHSuFJI?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">1. Jimmy Fallon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The fellow late-night host took to his Instagram stories with a message written in white bold letters over a black background. In them, he expressed shock over the decision,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/jimmyfallon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/jimmyfallon\/\"><u>calling<\/u><\/a>\u00a0Colbert a great friend and wishing him the best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Zp90WsXlE9BmeWw2OhyrHzikyWAJjGGB4Un1idT5D4Y\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZhN2FjNTY3YTA5NTgwOWI4YjFjMWE2YjU2Zjg5NzNlMWMwNTc3Njc3Y2E4NjUzYTAwN2Q4ZDY2MjEzMTkxMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE1JmhlaWdodD02NzU.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/hS2ECRIsUtugpOn7s_fDgtAtNnpgI7aY0uYuopEYVHc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZhN2FjNTY3YTA5NTgwOWI4YjFjMWE2YjU2Zjg5NzNlMWMwNTc3Njc3Y2E4NjUzYTAwN2Q4ZDY2MjEzMTkxMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE1JmhlaWdodD02NzU.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/z-s6lt1JnTTUpzyUZIqE6LMAEOG5OaLBZyqPcvmTz8Q\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZhN2FjNTY3YTA5NTgwOWI4YjFjMWE2YjU2Zjg5NzNlMWMwNTc3Njc3Y2E4NjUzYTAwN2Q4ZDY2MjEzMTkxMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE1JmhlaWdodD02NzU.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/3k3r0vQH1AVk_5t6a60YJbCJ7hmVYPbxJM6y9_UsZU4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZhN2FjNTY3YTA5NTgwOWI4YjFjMWE2YjU2Zjg5NzNlMWMwNTc3Njc3Y2E4NjUzYTAwN2Q4ZDY2MjEzMTkxMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE1JmhlaWdodD02NzU.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/n_zV2QOGJmZI30dL4DfJvaH6GyemIHAJXftmCoo9UHE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZhN2FjNTY3YTA5NTgwOWI4YjFjMWE2YjU2Zjg5NzNlMWMwNTc3Njc3Y2E4NjUzYTAwN2Q4ZDY2MjEzMTkxMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE1JmhlaWdodD02NzU.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 92.22222222222223vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/56a7ac567a095809b8b1c1a6b56f8973e1c0577677ca8653a007d8d662131910.png\" alt=\"Jimmy Fallon's Instagram story expressing his opinion on the cancelation of &quot;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,&quot; dated July 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/jimmyfallon\" width=\"415\" height=\"675\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Jimmy Fallon&#8217;s Instagram story expressing his opinion on the cancelation of &#8220;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,&#8221; dated July 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/jimmyfallon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">2. Jimmy Kimmel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another late-night host added to the chorus of outrage by reposting the show\u2019s Instagram clip in which Colbert explained the cancellation. Kimmel also added some\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/jimmykimmel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/jimmykimmel\/\"><u>colorful commentary<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for CBS and said that he loved Colbert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/TNHolJRRlqfjvrxuIV8XCKhl_O1O80kXtvTJXXcDvt4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTFmYzU0OTkwNDZlNjZhNzI1YjNiOTFhYjZlOTQ1OGVjNTMwNGFhYWQzNGU1Y2VjMTg4NGRhM2FlM2I2N2I1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MzkzJmhlaWdodD02NzM.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xg3XNs2LvZsrxVEgyRLhMfY8avlx5fu_bTw4b-lwNn0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTFmYzU0OTkwNDZlNjZhNzI1YjNiOTFhYjZlOTQ1OGVjNTMwNGFhYWQzNGU1Y2VjMTg4NGRhM2FlM2I2N2I1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MzkzJmhlaWdodD02NzM.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xM9WNtZBJSR8EZ8_ZRWA215CvWeRVnrn_NsaEQFthQU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTFmYzU0OTkwNDZlNjZhNzI1YjNiOTFhYjZlOTQ1OGVjNTMwNGFhYWQzNGU1Y2VjMTg4NGRhM2FlM2I2N2I1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MzkzJmhlaWdodD02NzM.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jAYu04DwGms_3OmTLWh0gIZUxaUFzCtwCXNcVXYvD24\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTFmYzU0OTkwNDZlNjZhNzI1YjNiOTFhYjZlOTQ1OGVjNTMwNGFhYWQzNGU1Y2VjMTg4NGRhM2FlM2I2N2I1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MzkzJmhlaWdodD02NzM.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/4jGd6SEWwSxGQTWyzHVqAM05X6xCMw55O_XEdvPcZ9E\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTFmYzU0OTkwNDZlNjZhNzI1YjNiOTFhYjZlOTQ1OGVjNTMwNGFhYWQzNGU1Y2VjMTg4NGRhM2FlM2I2N2I1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MzkzJmhlaWdodD02NzM.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 87.59286775631502vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/a1fc5499046e66a725b3b91ab6e9458ec5304aaad34e5cec1884da3ae3b67b59.png\" alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel's Instagram story expressing his opinion on the cancelation of &quot;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,&quot; dated July 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/jimmykimmel\" width=\"393\" height=\"673\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s Instagram story expressing his opinion on the cancelation of &#8220;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,&#8221; dated July 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/jimmykimmel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">3. Ben Stiller<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/461918-people-question-ben-stillers-paternity.html\"><u>Ben Stiller<\/u><\/a>\u00a0took to X with his own thoughts. &#8220;Sorry to hear @CBS is canceling one of the best shows they have. Wishing all the people who work so hard on that show all the best. @colbertlateshow,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BenStiller\/status\/1946006055038988698\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BenStiller\/status\/1946006055038988698\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/S4zfvsk5?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">4. Jon Batiste<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The &#8220;FREEDOM&#8221; singer, who has been a guest on the late-night show before, commented on the clip featuring Colbert\u2019s remarks about the cancellation.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;The greatest to ever do it,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18061109822247526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18061109822247526\/\"><u>expressed<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/vMfbCFue?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">5. Adam Scott<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The &#8220;Severance&#8221; actor also added a comment to the clip,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/17908493337190530\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/17908493337190530\/\"><u>expressing<\/u><\/a>\u00a0his outrage over the decision with,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Love you Stephen. This is absolute [expletive], and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">6. Rachel Zegler<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The &#8220;Evita&#8221; actress, who had performed on &#8220;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&#8221; in the past, also added her opinion in the comments section. &#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">i am extremely sad. i adore you, stephen [sic],&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18513383128003960\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18513383128003960\/\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/mcJZ4lhS?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">7. Katie Couric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The broadcasting legend, and one of the many celebrities who have sat for a conversation with Colbert on the show,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18377843914122985\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18377843914122985\/\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I am so upset about this. I need more information. We love you @stephenathome \u2764\ufe0f.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">8. Judd Apatow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The director and comedian only had amazing words to say about the late-night show host.<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;My admiration and appreciation for you is bottomless. Excited to see what other brilliance you put into the world,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18075139063767537\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMOhWKsxT_G\/c\/18075139063767537\/\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/l80rH6RF?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">9. Kristin Chenoweth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One of the original cast members of &#8220;Wicked&#8221; added two comments. 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Ziwe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The comedian and writer, who once interned for &#8220;The Colbert Report,&#8221; didn&#8217;t say much. 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