Stephen Plays “Ick Or No Ick” With Taylor Tomlinson, Host Of “After Midnight”

[@8salociN0]

Stephen saying someone is "the Galadriel of Late Night" is the ultimate professional complement he can give! And he gave it to the right person!

[@OB1KXB]

I mean it's his show so he isnt exactly unbiased 😅 but I still agree

[@cleverusername9369]

​@@OB1KXBin fairness though, I believe it was Conan who either "discovered" her or was at least the first host to showcase her talent, for lack of a better word.

[@frozenrose84]

yes! My jaw dropped :D

[@frozenrose84]

@@cleverusername9369 Conan 's also a really great guy

[@DartJedi]

She got him a few times. Don't think it was planned. "the Galadriel of Late Night" hmmm, this is a back handed complement. I am seeing it as someone that is fearless to proceed, hell or high water the consequences. She is definitely on deserving of that title. Love Taylor Tomlinson.

[@goodfella1401]

This segment was good because she caught Stephen off guard and you could tell by his body language that he was impressed with how she responded to certain things he said

[@frozenrose84]

yeah! I didn't know her before and she did amazing :D

[@billymac5481]

She's a comic turned host. Very funny imo.

[@petrelli231]

He was not ready for zoomer humour

[@sapphireriddles6692]

​​@@petrelli231 she's a millenial. Tail end of the generation, but a millenial nonetheless. Though if you want to argue she is catering her jokes at teens and 20-year-olds - have at, I'm out. Whatever the case, I've never been disappointed in one of her performances that I've seen, and colbert definitely seemed on the back foot here.

[@loveearth7011]

After five months of strike, thanksgiving, an appendectomy (Sooo sorry Stephen, IDK what I’ll do if you ever die, so btw you are never allowed to 😘) AND Christmas break, you aren’t allowed another vacation until OUR DEMOCRACY SURVIVES!!!!

[@jeffhoffman2018]

I'm really impressed: Taylor was fully running that bit, and Colbert was just happy to be along for the ride. She's gonna be a great Late Night Host

[@SqueakPip]

Wasn’t very funny though. Seemed pretty forced. Her stand-up is fantastic, but that doesn’t always translate to a good host. Here’s hoping for the best for her!!

[@jbnelson]

@@SqueakPip I think it was funny. The audience felt stiff imo. Also, they didn’t have any music for the game or title cards so it felt really dead and awkward. I have no idea why the CG people didn’t do music

[@MothGirl007]

I like her, but this bit was pretty bad imho.

[@MegaForrestgump]

@@MothGirl007 Yeah, with just her and Stephen, it falls flat. But, with 3 comedians on stage buzzing in, I can see this being funny. Can't wait to see how the show compares to @Midnight.

[@AzaJabar]

That is her job, she is doing what James Cordon did for fuck's sake, if that is your standard you don't get to pat yourself on the back.

[@ArkaidDeims]

She's very quick on her feet. That observation if Stephen pictured his parents 11 times was off the charts XD

[@frozenrose84]

yeah :D Can't wait to see more of her!

[@ihcterra4625]

To be fair, the calculation for that isn't exactly on the order of n-Space math.

[@ArkaidDeims]

@@ihcterra4625 not the math, the quick wit to pick on the fact and make a joke about it on the spot :P

[@JimC]

Oh yeah! Brilliant!

[@kindabluejazz]

@@ihcterra4625 your 'technical' dismissal of the OP observation is definitely ick.

[@casbot71]

You can see the wheels turning as she works out how to eviscerate Colbert about his answers... - that's the crowdwork experience showing.

[@shazzthedon]

It’s all scripted

[@JK_Clark]

@@shazzthedon No way that segment was totally scripted, Stephen knew about the idea of a game but he did not know the questions coming.

[@hint1k]

@@JK_Clark it was scripted. everything on US tv is. she is just a really good actor.

[@DanMcMillan-is-awesome]

​@@shazzthedonthe Internet has about a million hours of Taylor's crowd work, and you choose scripted.

[@patton3338]

​@@hint1kHaha, bro, she's literally a seasoned standup comic known for her quick wit and comebacks. 🤣

[@clarasundqvist6013]

"do you want to gve your dog body dysmorphia??" is such a funny quote i love her

[@kurtsudheim825]

Not really, it's a an exaggeration, if that's the height of comedy for you you really need to watch better stuff

[@eboethrasher]

@@kurtsudheim825 it is called SUBjective for a reason, pal.

[@RAD6150]

That was two sharp minds practicing their swordplay... and it was excellent.

[@c187rocks]

I like how Colbert had that "shit, that was good" moment to Tomlinson saying he thought of his parents having sex eleven times.

[@JustStopPlayingGames]

She is just an incredible presence on that stage. She's going to do so well.

[@anadraham2995]

She owned that segment and she's legit funny🎊🕺🎊

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Lmao, ok simp

[@jospenner9503]

No she's not.

[@DisasterMaster3K]

@@jospenner9503 agreed

[@anadraham2995]

@@jospenner9503 who's funny?

[@stevewalston7089]

@@jospenner9503 You and your buddy seem like a real DBs

[@richardadams4928]

LOL, that last one was the ULTIMATE Colbert trick question...😂😂😂

[@jamesfeldmann1095]

Seeing somebody catch Colbert flat footed is…something.

[@landonewts]

I admit I’d never seen Taylor until now, but now I am obsessed. What a talent.

[@wearewhatshewants]

Her specials are FANTASTIC

[@JimC]

Look up "Taylor Tomlinson Judges Your Wedding". It's BRILLIANT.

[@ToniGlick]

She also has great clips on you tube.

[@Wildflower1013]

highly recommend both her netflix specials!! she has another coming out in february too.

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

Watch her Conan interviews she's been around for years.

[@hungryclone]

“You are the Galadriel of late night.” What a compliment.

[@jbca]

I can’t wait for her show ❤

[@fornitegood122jr6]

I hope 5 men host will be proud of you

[@zumirelix]

Same!

[@ammaleslie509]

I've already set my DVR to series tape it

[@bella_da_bee]

Great to see Taylor Tomlinson getting the recognition she deserves!

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

She’s had 3 Netflix specials and just finished a huge tour, she is a massive success even without the talk show.

[@dawnl.5046]

Saw her onstage last spring. She was rib aching hysterical! Chance at a late night show is well deserved

[@jackson857]

3:24 Taylor absolutely turned the tables on Stephen for that answer! 😂😂

[@waynecrburnett]

The best reply!

[@patspencer5649]

I so love seeing Taylor's success. She has worked diligently over the years and is a genuine comic and person. Way to go!

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

Is a game show at 12:37 in the morning really...success? Honestly...she deserves better. They should of given her a legitimate talk show.

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

I love how Stephen shows that he is the Kindly Old Master by turning every joke around and taking possession of it while still feeding her openings.

[@paulwagner688]

Taylor's biggest asset as a comedienne is her crowd work. That was Don Rickles' whole show essentially. Great crowd work is rare. All comedians practice it, but a god tier level is so special. That's Taylor Tomlinson.

[@FireFlyMaxx]

I've loved her comedy, and now I know for sure, I'll love her late night show. Thank you Stephen and Taylor!

[@TrulyToriYouTube]

Glad Stephen selects better protégées than he does game show answers 🔥

[@WilliamMcCluskey13]

That's an old gag. You always pick the answer the other person didn't pick.

[@elbowache]

She is Conan's protégé. At least more so than colbert's

[@jv-lk7bc]

@@elbowache not as TV host

[@petrelli231]

They have such perfect grandpa and favourite grandkid chemistry

[@timboz82]

She's about the same age as his daughter 😂

[@pbaddict1a]

I so hope her show does well! She is just amazing!!! Anyone who can be that honest and be so classy deserves the best!!!

[@derrickrake]

I had never heard of Tomlinson but I already think she's awesome.

[@ddjr6673]

Oh delve into her comedy work! She's terrific. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[@gamaceoulapprentiessage5716]

@@ddjr6673 Oh yeah her two Netflix specials are excellent! Glad to learn a third is on the way!

[@andrewt9128]

She's got a couple specials on Netflix, they're hilarious. She's made a fan of me and I'm not a fan of many comedians

[@StephenSmith-rn2lo]

Can’t wait to watch her show.

[@bigl6322]

I’ve been watching her since she was sneaking up on her first special, she owned this bit, Steven is a fantastic sport and he know talent when he sees it, and I cant wait to watch her host a show. If you haven’t seen it, she’s got a crowd work bit about a dude that dated twins here on the tube…reminds me of this energy she had here tonight…

[@missmindy3803]

I could watch Taylor mess with Steven for hours 🤣💕

[@Roundbrow]

Absolutely love Taylor. Saw her live at a show here in Michigan and she knocked it out of the park. Beyond excited to see her show flourish!

[@Zeldaboy2k2]

I WILL be watching, she is a gem!

[@melissasaint3283]

Stephen saying, "no ick" to all of it shows he is a reasonably kind and tolerant person who was not raised by dating apps and social media. God bless the unfortunate young people of our current times.

[@BobothePirate24]

No. He was afraid to offend anyone. Have fun in your world of disinformation. I'm going back to mine.

[@MrCoble-mm7hk]

@BobothePirate24 What an extraordinarily improbable take. Stephen Colbert of all people clearly has no issues offending people, especially those with thin skin. Have you completely forgotten his entire career?

[@jimwilliams3816]

As an only child, I have to admit that I was a bit reminded of the downsides of social media. At its worst it definitely feeds a desire to trash other people’s self esteem by judging not just what they do but who they are. In general I think Stephen sticks to making fun of famous people’s foibles. Though to be honest I sometimes flinch when he does Eric Trump wishing for his father’s affection.

[@melissasaint3283]

@@jimwilliams3816 Yeah....that last one is so hard, because.... it's almost certainly true. I always remember the story about how Trump got very angry with Eric when he found out he was doing **actual** charity work, rather than a kick-back scheme, by holding an annual fundraiser at Maralago without upcharging the foundation insanely. When he found out, he apparently hit the roof and made Eric change it. I think we would agree, there are a lot of hints that of Ivanka, Don Jr and Eric, Eric was largely the "forgotten child" for his parents.... as a result, is probably much more "normal." Of all of them, he's the only one who wasn't implicated in any of the big scandals, and appears to have a stable family life himself. I suspect he'd like to have a more "normal" life. But he is still trapped in his father's orbit, both emotionally and economically. Sometimes, for the crowd at least, his father praises him, and even more than everything he stands to gain, that alone is probably enough to keep him there. Forgotten kids raised by parents like that often spend decades trying to win their love and approval. Sometimes they're the only child by the bedside of a sick and elderly parent, continuing to love them and hope to get love back. It's easier for the "Scapegoat" to break away, I think. They've been noticed, and abused...and it's happened so continuously that they often stop hoping their parents can ever give them what their hearts need.

[@Heathcoatman]

@@BobothePirate24 You have issues

[@Muzikatta]

Omg - she is hysterical!!! Love it!! Stephen’s been had!

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

Hysterical is a bit....far

[@FelipeKana1]

She is gonna crush this new show. Really hope they post it on KZbin

[@FlannelHobbit]

That subtle Balderdash joke she just dropped in lol She's the queen of quick wit.

[@exoterric]

Ok, Stephen getting read was perfection. I have to check out her show

[@dawnl.5046]

We saw Taylor onstage last spring. Hysterical Tears. She's very talented! DVR is ready and waiting for 1/16

[@Karrikua]

Glad to get another late night show. Hope it lives up to it’s expectations

[@Derfboy]

Taylor, you will be absolutely stunning. We've been waiting for quality content from this time slot since Craig Ferguson left. Thank you!!! Thank you for accepting this job. We need you!!!

[@Kane5Cats-ME]

I can't wait to see her on the new show. She's fantastic and I love her sense of humor - fluent sarcasm is my superpower, too. Watching these two together was great, too. Hopefully Stephen visits After Midnight, too.

[@liamdaletv]

That was a brilliant little piece.. and Taylor will be fine.. she can hold her line no probs.. and isn't afraid. GL to her for her gig. xx

[@JimC]

3:19 She uses her facial expressions very well. First, her face freezes for a second, as if his response really is an ick. Then her smile falls a bit. Then she blinks and looks away.

[@DanielleA2023]

This was an excellent segment, Taylor nailed the delivery, the reasons for the final answers were coherent logically reasonable & funny... and Stephen got them all wrong❤❤❤❤❤😂❤

[@jbnelson]

I’m guessing it was prepped so that either answer given, he’d be wrong and she’d have a reasoning why

[@archangel1of7]

This was awesome and I am so excited. And it's airs only 2 days before my birthday so it feels like an early birthday gift.

[@LesleyGene]

Brilliant! The Late Show comes back with a big, beautiful & brilliant bang in 2024. Looking forward to the rest of the year 😁

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

Wtf 😂

[@scorpius6667]

Never heard of Taylor Tomlinson before but I like her! Her sense of humor is divine! Plus the fact that I am a major LOTR fan! I stopped counting how many times I have read the book(s) at 50.... there's more reads though. I also watch the movies at least once a year! After seeing this interview, I am going to have to watch After Midnight ....thanks Stephen! 🦂🥂

[@fernandooliveiralino]

Great conversation and vibe between the two.

[@danielhenderson3753]

These two are great together! Congrats Taylor!

[@emmyathome8897]

Just love Taylor! Can't wait for her new show.

[@h2amster328]

I am so happy I get to see more content from Taylor, its never enough!

[@williampotter2098]

Taylor, you aren't a woman who was given an opportunity. You are the funniest person out there since Ron White. Congratulations on the show. You deserve it.

[@TheGogilily]

So so happy for Taylor, she deserves the best ❤

[@thedrizzle619]

so happy for her!!

[@deltacharlie3]

taylor is fantastic! can’t wait to watch her

[@mikel3188]

I'm so looking forward to her show, Taylor's a great personality.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Been following her for a few years on KZbin and I’m so excited she’s getting this slot !! She deserves it

[@TheOneFreakservo]

"_Have you imagined your parents doing it 11 times?_" You don't need to convince me any further; I'm watching her show.

[@jennabrilon1186]

So excited for her new show! Especially after this! She can make anyone let down their guard! lol

[@kenknapp2319]

I love Taylor... can't wait for her new show and special to come on!

[@bearin29]

I cannot wait for her nightly show!!

[@HardRockHellion]

I could watch these two do a show together endlessly, love both!

[@demonicell]

She's a gem. I hope this is a huge hit.

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

Steven's answer on the only child, "Imagine your parents doing it only once", well, it shows not only how good a comedian he is but also how far he can push it if he ever wants to. This is why he is a superior class.

[@phoenixluk]

Can't wait for her show! You got this, girl!

[@BooBuKittyPhuk]

Have loved her stand up for years, she's so good. I'm glad she's getting some recognition, finally!

[@melissawagner83]

Great job Taylor! Looking forward to your show!

[@TSIRKLAND]

I love Taylor's stand-up. She has great writing, fantastic delivery, good crowd work, great physicality, just all around super talented and funny. Mitch Hedberg (R.I.P.) had a whole routine about agents asking him- a stand up comedian- if he was interested in acting: his answer was no. Would you ask a good chef if he can farm? No; Mitch had developed a specific skill, and he was good at it, but did not feel it necessary to segue those skills to some other field. Given Taylor's crowd-work skills, and her obvious intelligence, and charisma, I have a good feeling that she WILL be very able to use the skills she has honed on stage, and transfer those to this new format. I anticipate a learning curve in the first few months to a year, as she gets more comfortable and finds her own voice, and as people in the industry get to know her and her style. That's what always happens with a new host of anything. After that, I bet she will really be a gem in the pantheon of late night hosts! I actually really hope that she manages to find her OWN voice, maybe shake some things up a bit from the established patterns. If anyone could, I bet she could. Looking forward to seeing her show!

[@kefinkamed]

As an only child of a single mother, I find it hilarious that she thinks only siblings can beat meaningful feedback into you 😂

[@moonhunter9993]

thought the same...

[@OsefKincaid]

Hi there! Just letting you know, as an only child as well, that she doesn't actually think that, it's a joke!

[@kefinkamed]

@@OsefKincaid Those two things are not mutually exclusive :D

[@Heathcoatman]

Yeah, I love her comedy, but I think she's a little too trigger happy with the icks. Single child is an ick? (I'm not a single child, big family). I get the joke, but that ick was just weird. What's next, owns a blue car?

[@joseluisalc]

She's gonna do amazing. This segment alone proves it.

[@ViolinistJeff]

2:00 Actually one time landing in Buenos Aires, it was very difficult for the pilot with the high winds. I was a bit tense. A lot of people clapped when it was done.

[@mariotamayo8945]

Yes, reinforce good behavior but I love TT's answer "bare minimum not a performance!"

[@threefeetofair758]

Oh she is so funny! Kudos to Stephen for giving her enough room to run!

[@TrustynHERO]

I think she set him up so no matter what he said, he was going to be wrong, but I still loved All their answers and chemistry together. Had a constant smile on my face. Loved this lol😂😂🧡🙌🫶😜🥰

[@keisha2120]

Taylor really is amazing Stephen good job

[@grendlsma]

I hope she does well with her show. She deserves it.

[@sailincat2822]

She's a seasoned expert at verbal fencing. All those years of nightclub standup gigs with drunk hecklers has honed her comedy improv skills to a razor edge. I can imagine her boyfriend considering disagreeing with her, then deciding nah, not worth the sharp tongue wounds. To be clear, I'm not criticizing Taylor Tomlinson. I love her sense of humor and she's a joy to look at.

[@LesleyGene]

Good job Taylor! Stephen was holding himself! See how tight his hands are gripped!!! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. priceless!

[@cicelyb8229]

Thank you Stephen! 🎉😊😂❤I love Taylor

[@bigmoviefreak]

That was fantastic! 😂❤

[@crimson2knight]

Love how Stephen was left speechless several times. xD

[@kirstymacfarlane3815]

See, good things do happen to good people ❤

[@simonkarlssson8174]

She's a natural! Love her!

[@Amy-kr4tc]

Again - she is brilliant and gorgeous and hilarious.. but my fave is that she is 100% the Queen of Callbacks!!!!

[@Hasani751]

She’s gonna do well👏🏾👏🏾🔥

[@Clawed9]

Wishing her the very best. I love her comedy, hope she has a long, successful career as a late night host.

[@boerieza]

Taylor is gold. Seriously. lol

[@sandeshkabir23]

Damnnn she’s gooddd! Can’t wait for her show

[@sarakatharina2928]

I like her. I am looking forward to her show debut

[@Lvl50Hornist]

I am so freaking excited for her show omg

[@RARamsay]

Okay, Taylor, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do the "Dark Queen" speech with full effects and everything. it would be magnificent.

[@patrickmartin6369]

No one gives standing ovations like Spirit Airline passengers. Landing the plain generally considered going above and beyond.

[@gbenny420]

She shoulda screamed ... HA GOT'EM after that last one lmao 🤣

[@ChrisFabianoNYC]

I'm so happy for her I saw her at Radio City, she's hilarious, now I've got another reason to stay up late!

[@Kjleed13]

That was fun. Her comedic timing is on point.

[@johnneat3381]

I really love her! She is outrageously and viciously smart xD

[@raddestnerd]

omg i love her 😍 appreciate a comedian who is whip smart

[@nannyalberte]

Two of my favorite people.

[@ralphfisher-d5j]

Taylor is just so very good! Smart and funny, makes me laugh out loud, very loud!

[@rikkiechambers4959]

That’s ok you already have a show …😂😂😂😂omg this game was seriously funny 🤣🤣

[@BenAtHome323]

I saw this segment on the Late Show and when straight to Netflix to watch both of Taylor's specials. She's hilarious! The female version of Jim Jefferies (sorry, Taylor. I really meant it as a compliment). Can't wait to see After Midnight!

[@norano-xb1ll]

she looks so professional its crazy

[@johna1427]

I was skeptical but she nailed it

[@DemonDarakna]

Taylor: "Lord of the rings is a classic ..." Ooomph, right in my elderly heart.