During COVID these Late Night shows really took a moment to reflect and greatly improved as a result. If you watch before and after clips you can really see so much growth.
Trevor Noah grew the most and I think ultimately is what caused him to leave the Daily Show. I think an older Noah would have stayed, but the younger Noah wanted to go out into the world.
Seth Meyers has really fallen into his groove and kept things more casual. He definitely feels like he's having more fun. I think similar to Conan where no one really has huge expectations for Late Night he's been able to shape it how he wants.
And finally Colbert. I think Colbert has finally realized he has become what he's always looked up to. It's clear to me that he is becoming the Carson and Letterman that he always hoped he would be. I don't think he expected it, I mean that would be impossible, they're truly icons.
It's a shame Colbert is being cancelled so early. It's clear he's only continuing to rise. CBS is going to be in a rough place a year from now.