The late-night host voted Sexiest Silver Fox in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Poll, ahead of Sam Champion, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Colbert’s grey Emmys beard became a talking point of his winning run — even though he shaved it off days later during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. His victory confirms that in 2026, wit plus distinguished grey beats almost everything.
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