In a night filled with political debates and surprising election results, late-night comedians delivered their punchiest punchlines and kept viewers entertained. The third Republican debate aired on Wednesday night, but without former President Donald Trump's participation, it lacked the same excitement. Jimmy Kimmel predicted that no one would tune in, jokingly saying, "The GOP 'dopefuls' were just happy to be on television." Jimmy Fallon added, "Putting the Republican debate on opposite the C.M.A. awards - it makes no sense. It's like putting lasagna up against a Swedish meatball."

The debate featured five candidates onstage, three moderators asking questions, and according to Fallon, only two people watching at home. The line-up of candidates including Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tim Scott was described as a "Who's Who of who has no chance to beat Donald Trump" by Fallon. However, despite the absence of Trump, the debate was seen as lacking its usual excitement and significance. Fallon compared it to a football game without Taylor Swift, emphasizing how Trump's presence brings a unique energy to these events.

Switching gears to the surprising election results, late-night comedians had a field day poking fun at the unexpected outcomes. Despite recent polls showing Trump leading President Biden, Democrats had a surprisingly strong night. Fallon quipped, "Republicans were like, 'How is that possible?' and Democrats were like, 'No, seriously, how is that possible?'" The Democrats' victories in traditionally Republican-leaning states like Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia left many puzzled.

Seth Meyers highlighted the irony of Trump leading the polls in Ohio, a state where voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to protect abortion rights. He joked, "This makes so little sense, even Steve Kornacki's big board last night said 'I give up.'" The late-night hosts also took a humorous look at the various ballot measures approved across different states. Ohio voting to legalize marijuana while Indiana chose to "enjoy the contact high from Ohio" drew laughs from the audience.

Sarah Silverman, guest host of "The Daily Show," tackled the issue of abortion limits becoming a losing issue for conservatives. She suggested that instead of rebranding the phrase "pro-life," they should be forced to carry it to term. Silverman's sharp wit added another layer of humor to the news of the day.

Turning to entertainment news, the Grammy-winning artist Margo Price discussed writing her album “Strays” while on mushrooms during an appearance on "The Daily Show." This unique insight into her creative process caught the attention of viewers. Late-night audiences were also treated to interviews with Hilary Duff, who talked about her new children's book, and comedian Leslie Jones, who sat down with Seth Meyers for a lively conversation.

In the world of business and finance, the co-working space company WeWork filed for bankruptcy, leaving late-night hosts with plenty of material. Sarah Silverman jokingly exclaimed, "Wait a minute - again? You already went out of business. I watched a whole mini-series about how you went out of business. And you were still in business? Oh, my God, Trump's going to win again, isn't he?" The demise of WeWork's $47 billion company left many stunned, with Silverman suggesting Elon Musk might see it as a challenge.

As late-night comedy continued to entertain and provide commentary on current events, viewers eagerly anticipated upcoming shows. Comedian Leslie Jones's appearance on “Late Night” with Seth Meyers promised to be a hilarious and lively conversation, while the premiere of the second season of the Max comedy "Rap Sh!t," featuring the showrunner Syreeta Singleton and her stars, was highly anticipated.

Overall, the late-night landscape was filled with humor, insightful commentary, and a touch of absurdity as comedians navigated the world of politics, surprising election results, and entertainment news. Their ability to find humor in even the most serious topics kept audiences laughing and engaged.