Emmy Awards: Stephen Colbert takes Talk Series Stephen Colbert won Best Talk Series at Sunday's (14.09.25) Emmy Awards. 15 September 2025 Stephen Colbert won Best Talk Series at Sunday's (14.09.25) Emmy Awards. Stephen Colbert celebrates his Emmy win The 61-year-old presenter recently revealed The Late show With Stephen Colbert was being axed next year but his popularity was clear at the ceremony when he received a standing ovation and delivered his acceptance speech to cheers of "Stephen! Stephen!" from the audience.