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While Colbert’s show is touted as a go-to source for political discourse, recent ratings have raised eyebrows. In an unexpected twist, Greg Gutfeld from Fox News has outperformed Colbert, Kimmel, and Meyers combined with significantly high ratings, demonstrating that the late-night format may be failing to capture the broader audience it once commanded. The irony of the situation is glaring; as the late-night landscape shifts to accommodate political pandering, a rival network's simpler, and arguably less partisan approach is resonating with audiences.