CBS may be ending The Late Show , but Emmy voters aren’t ready to say goodbye yet.

Stephen Colbert ‘s late-night talk show won the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series on Sunday, its first win in the category since Colbert took the Late Show reins in 2015. The win comes just two months after CBS abruptly axed The Late Show in a surprise move — one that may have spurred voters to reward Colbert on his way out. (The win drew a loud roar of approval from the audience when it was announced in the room.)

In his acceptance speech, Colbert took the high road, thanking CBS for giving him a chance to be a part of the great late-night tradition, “which I hope continues long after we’re no longer doing this show.” He also thanked his crew and family before adding a bittersweet memory from whe

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