Vince Vaughn hits out at late-night shows: ‘Like an unwanted class’

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25 Mar 2026 • 11:21 PM MYT
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  • Vince Vaughn criticised late-night television, stating its increasingly political and agenda-driven tone has led to a decline in popularity and authenticity.
  • Speaking on Theo Von's podcast, Vaughn suggested that late-night shows stopped being funny and felt like an unwanted class, alienating audiences.
  • He contrasted this with podcasts, which he believes have gained popularity due to their authenticity, despite having less production and staff.
  • Vaughn, who describes himself as a political 'libertarian', believes in individual choice, supporting legalised drugs and gun ownership.
  • He previously faced criticism for a photo with Donald Trump and stated he has opinions on both sides of the political spectrum, maintaining that his early Hollywood relationships were not affected by politics.

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