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It looks like we’re finally at the end of the c**k holster saga. Earlier this month it was reported that the FCC would be investigating both Stephen Colbert and The Late Show over an insult the show host lobbed against Donald Trump. Now that investigation is finally over, and it’s been decided no action will be taken.
This particular chapter in the rich history of late night drama started when Colbert opened his May 1 episode of The Late Show with an impassioned and insult-filled rant against Trump. That rant ended with Colbert saying, “In fact, the only thing your mouth is good for is being Vladimir Putin’s cock holster” about the current American president. That rant sparked a #FireColbert movement on Twitter, and Colbert eventually gave a semi-apology, not for the rant, but for his arguably homophobic closing insult. Unsurprisingly, Trump also responded to the controversy at one point. However the big elephant in this scandal-laden room always had to do with whether or not the FCC would punish Colbert for the outburst. As it’s been revealed today, the organization won’t be fining anyone.
Here’s the official comment from the FCC according to Variety:
Consistent with standard operating procedure, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has reviewed the complaints and the material that was the subject of these complaints … The Bureau has concluded that there was nothing actionable under the FCC’s rules.
Part of the FCC’s job is to look into all complaints they received, and this episode of Colbert certainly received complaints. In this instance, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made it especially clear the FCC would be investigating this incident, which sparked criticism from the WGA. This ruling means that the FCC decided Colbert’s insult was not severe enough to reach the level of obscenity or indecency. Neither The Later Show, Colbert, nor CBS will be given a fine, which isn’t too surprising. After all, broadcasters are free to air more explicit content from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Colbert’s utterance of the insult was bleeped out on air.
Let’s all just be happy this long-winded saga seems to be over.
