Trending Now - Vince Vaughn Critiques Late-night TV for Political Bias
WHO:
Vince Vaughn, 55, actor known for "Wedding Crashers"
Theo Von, comedian and host of the podcast "This Past Weekend"
Vince Vaughn, actor known for "Wedding Crashers"
Theo Von, comedian and host of the podcast "This Past Weekend"
WHAT:
Vaughn stated, “It started feeling like I was f*ing in a class I didn’t want to take,” regarding late-night shows.
Vaughn accused late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert of being too political.
Vince Vaughn criticized late-night television for being "agenda-based"
Vaughn stated that late-night shows "stopped being funny" when they shifted focus from entertainment to political commentary
Vaughn claimed that ratings for late-night shows are falling due to this shift
Vaughn mentioned that podcasts are becoming more popular as they require "less production, less writers, less staff"
WHEN:
Vaughn's comments were made during a podcast appearance in 2026
WHY:
Vaughn claims that Hollywood culture punishes those who disagree and describes many celebrity political voices as uninformed hypocrites.
Vaughn believes that audiences have "rejected" late-night shows because they have become too similar and "agenda-based"
Vaughn expressed that people want "authenticity" in entertainment
HOW:
Vaughn shared his views during an interview on Theo Von's podcast, discussing the state of late-night television and its impact on viewership
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Actor Vince Vaughn, known for his role in "Wedding Crashers," recently expressed his frustrations with late-night shows, stating, “It started feeling like I was f*ing in a class I didn’t want to take.” He accused hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert of being overly political and claimed that Hollywood culture punishes those who hold differing views. Vaughn also described many celebrity political voices as uninformed hypocrites, highlighting his concerns about the current state of discourse in the industry.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:29 UTC)
Vince Vaughn, the actor known for "Wedding Crashers," recently criticized late-night television during an appearance on Theo Von's podcast, stating that these shows have become "agenda-based" and have "stopped being funny." He believes that audiences have rejected late-night programming due to its shift from entertainment to political commentary, which he claims has led to falling ratings. Vaughn also noted the rising popularity of podcasts, suggesting that they offer a more authentic form of entertainment with less production and fewer staff involved.