Late-night TV just got a little more heartwarming – and hilariously chaotic. In a special Thanksgiving edition of "Late Night with Seth Meyers," the beloved host turned the spotlight on his favorite guests yet: his own kids. That’s right – Seth Meyers made late-night comedy a true family affair.
For the holiday-themed episode, Meyers, 51, brought his three young children – Ashe, 9, Axel, 7, and Adelaide, 4 – to join him on set. He shares his trio of budding comedians with his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe. The twist? The kids didn’t even know they were about to be on national television. They thought they were simply stopping by the studio for a Christmas card photo shoot.
What happened next was pure unscripted gold. The children excitedly chatted—often over one another—about their costumes for the festive photo session, which drew inspiration from the holiday classic "Elf." Then came one of the episode’s most viral moments: while describing their subway ride to NBC’s studio, tiny Adelaide exclaimed, "The subway smells like diarrhea." That brutally honest (and very kid-like) comment sent both her family and the audience into laughter.
But the chaos didn’t stop there. The Meyers kids soon launched into an animated discussion about a fight Ashe and Axel had at a Pittsburgh Steelers football game—a spat they gleefully reenacted right there on the studio couch. When Seth asked Adelaide which brother she liked more, she quickly replied that Ashe was nicer and that she loved him, but not Axel. The crowd roared. Soon, the kids were dancing, shouting into microphones, and even climbing onto their dad’s desk as he attempted to wrap up the unpredictable segment. It was family TV mayhem in the most charming way.
Meyers kept the family spirit alive with another heartwarming segment featuring his brother Josh and their parents, Hillary and Larry Meyers. In a Thanksgiving twist on his recurring "Ya Burnt" bit, the family premiered a special version called "Ya Brined," playfully nodding to the traditional turkey prep method. This time, instead of political jokes or celebrity roasts, the Meyers clan humorously vented about everyday annoyances.
So what did the family collectively “brine”—or roast—this year? People singing along during movie screenings of "Wicked: For Good," the annual confusion around Daylight Saving Time, and Larry’s pet peeve: shoppers blocking his path on Black Friday.
And here’s the fun debate: some fans adored the wholesome chaos, while others questioned whether the segment blurred the line between work and family. Should celebrities bring their kids on TV, or should home life stay private? What do you think—did Seth Meyers’ family debut make late-night TV more relatable or just more unpredictable?
