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As the late-night hosts confront the consequences of their choices and adapt to ever-changing audience preferences, a pressing question remains: can the genre shift back toward its comedic roots? The next few years will be telling as they navigate through this tumultuous phase. With the potential for comebacks or continued decline, it’s a wait-and-see game.
This situation presents a cautionary tale of how targeting a single topic can lead to self-imposed limitations and, ultimately, reputational damage within the world of entertainment.