Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Won’t Discuss Kamala Harris on Monday Night

President Joe Biden shocked the nation this weekend by announcing he will not seek reelection. Instead, Vice President Kamala Harris has earned his endorsement and is poised to be the presumptive Democratic nominee. This unprecedented political development has garnered significant attention from all corners, but viewers shouldn’t expect immediate reactions from Seth Meyers or Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night.

Late-night TV has been closely monitoring the repercussions of the first presidential debate. Some hosts like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart have made it clear they believe President Biden should step aside. Others, such as Stephen Colbert, have remained uncertain about Biden’s prospects for 2024.

With the news that Joe Biden won’t seek a second term, late-night TV now has the freedom to explore the story from various angles. However, immediate responses from hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel will not be available on Monday night.

This is because both late-night hosts are off on Monday, just as other comedians have an opportunity to react to Kamala Harris rising to the top of the Democratic ticket.

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” will not air a new episode on Monday night. The NBC show is off this week and will be pre-empted by Olympics coverage next week. It’s a case of unfortunate timing, as Meyers misses his chance to scrutinize Biden’s decision to step down, Harris claiming the spotlight, and Team Trump’s reaction.

Similarly, over on ABC, Jimmy Kimmel remains on his summer vacation. Instead of its usual host, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be led by guest host Lamorne Morris on Monday night. Although Kimmel has an expected return date, by that time, Harris’ campaign will already be in full swing.

Kimmel did take a moment on Sunday to acknowledge President Biden. The late-night host shared an image of himself with President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, thanking them for their service and dedication to the country.

For fans eager to see late-night TV’s take on the big news, Monday night will still feature new episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

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