Will Kimmel carry on Colbert’s “Hormuz Nuz U Can Uz” segment?

Stephen Colbert ships Jimmy Kimmel box full of ‘Iran War Jokes’ ahead of The Late Show ending: ‘Enjoy, buddy!’

Will Kimmel carry on Colbert's "Hormuz Nuz U Can Uz" segment?

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April 23, 2026 10:50 a.m. ET

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- Stephen Colbert is making sure his unused Iran war jokes find a good home.

- The comedian shipped a box full of material to Jimmy Kimmel after realizing that the conflict likely won't end before *The Late Show* comes to a close.

- The final episode of the show is set for May 21.

Stephen Colbert is making sure that his sweet, sweet punchlines live on even after *The Late Show *comes to a close next month.

During his opening monologue on Wednesday, the 61-year-old comedian paused while discussing the war in Iran to ensure that he shipped all of his unused jokes about the conflict to Jimmy Kimmel.

"Yesterday, Trump announced that he was extending a ceasefire between the United States and Iran hours before it was set to expire," Colbert began. "This time, he did not specify an end date."

Stephen Colbert with his box of 'Iran War Jokes' on 'The Late Show'.

This caused some concern for Colbert, whose final show is set for May 21. "You know what?" he said. "I'm beginning to think this war might not be over by Memorial Day."

His solution? To make sure his good material doesn't go to waste, the late-night host took out a pen and began to address a large box to be sent to* Jimmy Kimmel Live *and ABC.

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Colbert then revealed that the box was labeled "Iran War Jokes."

"Enjoy, buddy!" he said, addressing Kimmel. "Coming to you. Can we get this in the mail?"

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Unused jokes aren't the only thing Colbert is giving away before his last day behind the *Late Show* desk. He is also hosting a charity auction full of props and memorabilia.

Colbert showcased some of the items with a little help from his *Daily Show *costar Jon Stewart on Wednesday. Dressed in floral shirts, the pair turned into spit-taking salesmen as they encouraged viewers to purchase *The Late Show* sign, mugs, neckties, and a piece of red carpet.

"Last and also largest, folks, we're selling off the giant sign from the top of our set that reads, '*The Late Show With*,'" Colbert said. "Buy this and, like me, you can have *The Late Show *hanging over your head for the rest of your life."

Watch Colbert ship his jokes off to Kimmel in the clip above.

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