The rivalry between Stephen Colbert and Donald Trump is heating up, especially following Colbert's big win at the Emmy Awards!

At the 2025 Emmys held on Sunday, *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert* clinched the title of Best Talk Series for the first time, triumphing over competitors like *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* and *The Daily Show*.

During his first show post-awards, Colbert proudly showcased his shiny new Emmy, jokingly noting, “We should have gotten canceled years ago,” referencing CBS's announcement about the show concluding in May 2026.

Colbert expressed heartfelt gratitude towards his hard-working team, stating, “This award belongs to the 200 dedicated individuals who make this show possible—especially our fantastic writers. They ensure that everything I say gets reworked into a script for you to enjoy.”

He playfully acknowledged the entire crew, emphasizing that the Emmy also belongs to the audience, with a wink: “But I’m keeping it!” His humor didn't stop there; he added, “If anyone so much as touches it, I’ll jab your eyes out with the wings right here.”

Colbert also thanked the Television Academy, Emmys producers, and his fellow nominees, including Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel.

Wrapping up his monologue, he couldn’t resist a dig at Trump, cheekily reminding everyone, “Speaking of Emmys, Donald Trump doesn’t have one.”

This Emmy win comes as sweet vindication for Colbert, especially after Trump gloated about *The Late Show* being canceled back in July, where he commented on Truth Social, complimenting his own superiority in ratings. Despite Trump’s claims, it's worth noting he has twice been nominated for an Emmy for *The Apprentice*, though he has never won.

With the rivalry intensifying and *The Late Show’s* first Emmy under its belt, Colbert continues to ride the wave of late-night success, much to the delight of his fans.