Monday, June 8, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

'Late Night' Host Stephen Colbert Plans To Run For President In 2020

Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Jun, 2017 10:27 PM
    After Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson, it is ' Late Night' talk show host Stephen Colbert now, who is considering a run for the White House in 2020.
     
    While appearing on a Russian late-night show ' Evening Urgant', Colbert announced that he wants to run for President of the U.S. in 2020 and thought that it would be better to tell the Russians himself, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
     
    After taking a few shots of Vodka, Colbert said, "OK. I am here to announce that I am considering a run for president in 2020, and I thought it would be better to cut out the middle man and just tell the Russians myself."
     
    The 53-year-old host also asked the audience if anyone would like to work for his campaign in an unofficial capacity.
     
    He concluded by saying, "A strong America, a strong Russia," while taking one last shot of vodka.
     
    Colbert took a break from ' The Late Show' to travel to Russia, but will return with a new episode on Monday.
     
    This is not the first time the late-night host has announced a run for president. In October 2007, Colbert announced his candidacy following public pressure.
     
    He paid the 2,500 USD fee necessary to be included on the Democratic ballot in South Carolina, but his request was denied. Colbert ultimately dropped his bid on November 5, 2007. 

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    Jim Carrey Meets Late Girlfriend's Sister

    Actor Jim Carrey met the family of his late girlfriend Cathriona White here following her suicide.

    Jim Carrey Meets Late Girlfriend's Sister

    Sandra Bullock adopts a baby girl

    Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has adopted a baby girl, five years after she adopted her son Louis.

    Sandra Bullock adopts a baby girl

    Priyanka Chopra Accepts ABC's Apology Over Faux Pas

    Priyanka Chopra Accepts ABC's Apology Over Faux Pas
    Priyanka, a former Miss World, was on ABC's "Nightline" show when the chanbnel aired a clip about her rise to fame. However, it ended up using Miss World 1999 Yukta Mookhey's photograph instead.

    Priyanka Chopra Accepts ABC's Apology Over Faux Pas

    'The Martian' Not All Science Fiction: Matt Damon

    'The Martian' Not All Science Fiction: Matt Damon
    In the forthcoming space drama, Damon's character Mark Watney, when on a mission to Mars, is presumed dead and has to survive until rescue arrives.

    'The Martian' Not All Science Fiction: Matt Damon

    Justin Bieber Won't Work With Kendall Jenner

    Singer Justin Bieber says he will never ask model Kendall Jenner to star in one of his music videos because he thinks that her career in modelling is already enough.

    Justin Bieber Won't Work With Kendall Jenner

    It's India Calling For Cate Blanchett!

    It's India Calling For Cate Blanchett!
    The Hollywood actress, best known for "Blue Jasmine" and "Elizabeth", will be here on November 29. 

    It's India Calling For Cate Blanchett!