Some very, very good news has come across our desk today: It looks likeLate Night with Seth Meyerswill be sticking around for a few more years.Seth Meyershas become the go-to late-night host since his time in theLate Nightseat began back in 2014. Combining comedy, celebrity interviews, and sharp political commentary into the condensed late-night format,Late Night with Seth Meyersis must-watch televisionthese days, whether it’s part of your morning debrief or the last thing you watch as you wind down before bed.
In light of all this success and goodwill,Varietyreports that NBC has recently opted to extend Meyers' contract. With this extension, Meyers will now serve as the host ofLate Night with Seth Meyersthrough 2025. This extension also ensures the deal between NBC and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions — the production company run by Meyers and his executive producer,MikeShoemaker— will remain intact through the same time period.
In a statement on the extended deal,KatieHockmeyer, Executive Vice President of late-night programming for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, commented, “Seth is a rare talent who makes America laugh and think every night. His ‘Closer Look’ segments are classic combinations of comedy with commentary. Seth is a brilliant stand-up comedian, interviewer, and political commentator. His voice matters more now than ever.”
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Meyers is now one of the most trusted voices in the late-night scene, with his recent, bracing political segments on the Trump administration serving as a necessary balm during uncertain times. While hisLate Nightpredecessors —David Letterman,Conan O’Brien, andJimmy Fallon— offered up some politics with their more overtly comedic and relaxed approach to late-night, it’s Meyers who has helped make a more harmonious marriage of the two. Knowing Meyers will be around through the rest ofPresident Joe Biden’s term, as well as the continued fight against the coronavirus (and any other major events which will inevitably crop up), makes the next four years feel much more bearable.
New episodes ofLate Night with Seth Meyersair every weeknight at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT. Catch up onLate Night with Seth Meyerson NBC.com, Peacock, Hulu, or theLate NightYouTube channel.
