Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, whose late-night shows were repeatedly attacked by President Trump and conservative politicians, have scored top Emmy nominations in the variety series category.

The final season of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" earned nine Emmy nominations on Wednesday, the largest haul for the series since Colbert took over the show.

In its final season, "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" drew nine Emmy nominations on Wednesday, the biggest awards showing of Colbert's 11-year tenure behind the desk.