Five late-night TV hosts—Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers—have joined forces to launch a podcast called Strike Force Five, with all proceeds supporting their writers and crew during the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The first episode airs on August 30, 2023.
The strike, which began on May 2, has halted production on their shows. While some hosts initially paid writers out of pocket, the podcast aims to provide continued financial relief. This collaboration highlights the solidarity among the hosts amid the labour dispute.
Stephen Colbert leads the group with a reported net worth of $75 million, earning a $15 million annual salary on The Late Show. Jimmy Fallon follows with $60 million and a $16 million salary on The Tonight Show. Jimmy Kimmel has a net worth of $50 million and a $15 million salary on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight, has a net worth of $35 million and an $8 million salary. Seth Meyers, host of Late Night, rounds out the list with $26 million and a $5 million salary. The hosts' careers span decades, from Saturday Night Live to their current shows.
