In a show of unity amid the ongoing strikes affecting the late-night entertainment industry, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert have announced that they will be performing together in Las Vegas. The trio, billing themselves as the “Strike Force Three,” will host a one-night-only live show on September 23 at the Dolby Live at Park MGM. This announcement follows their recent podcast venture, “Strike Force Five,” which includes Seth Meyers and John Oliver and aims to support their late-night staff members who have been impacted by the strikes.

Proceeds from the live Vegas show will go towards assisting the late-night staffers who have faced job uncertainty due to the dual strikes. The three hosts have come together to show their solidarity and raise funds for their dedicated teams.

Seth Meyers and John Oliver, also members of the “Strike Force Five,” humorously addressed their absence from the Vegas performance. Oliver quipped, “I’m not allowed back in Vegas until I’m cleared of all charges,” while Meyers added, “I WILL be in Vegas but unable to attend as I gotta play my slots.”

This collaboration among late-night hosts marks a significant twist in their careers, as they had previously competed for viewers on their respective shows until the strikes temporarily halted their productions in early May. Now, two of them, Fallon and Kimmel, are enjoying a vacation together, while other combinations, such as Oliver and Meyers, have performed together in New York during the summer. Additionally, all five late-night hosts have joined forces for the Spotify podcast “Strike Force Five,” where they share anecdotes about their careers, experiences with guests, and their collective summers.

Notably, the podcast has not yet addressed a recent Rolling Stone exposé detailing allegations of erratic behavior by Jimmy Fallon and a toxic work environment on “The Tonight Show.” However, Fallon did address these allegations with his staff during a Zoom meeting earlier this month, expressing his remorse and apologizing for any embarrassment he may have caused. He stated that he never intended to create such an atmosphere on his show.

The live performance in Las Vegas represents another effort by these late-night hosts to come together in support of their staff and navigate the challenges posed by the strikes affecting the entertainment industry.