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18-07-2025
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS announced, citing a "challenging backdrop in late night [television]" as the reason for the decision. The show's host, Stephen Colbert, broke the news to the live studio audience, expressing gratitude to CBS and the audience. The decision is not related to the show's performance or content, but is a financial one, leaving CBS without a late-night comedy talk show for the first time since 1993. The announcement comes amid talks between Paramount and Skydance Media to merge, and has sparked speculation about a potential link to a $16m settlement with Donald Trump.
18-07-2025
CBS is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, citing financial pressures as the reason for the cancellation. The decision is surprising given that "The Late Show" is typically the highest-rated show in late-night television. Colbert announced the news on his show, stating that he found out about the decision the night before and expressing gratitude to CBS and his audience. The cancellation has sparked speculation about potential political motivations, with some observers suggesting that it may be related to Colbert's criticism of former President Trump and a recent lawsuit settlement between Paramount, CBS's parent company, and Trump. However, CBS maintains that the decision is purely financial.
18-07-2025
CBS has announced the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" after the next TV season, with the show ending in May 2026. The network cited the decision as "purely a financial decision" in a challenging late-night landscape. Colbert addressed the news during a taping, expressing gratitude to CBS and the show's audience, and stating that the decision was not related to the show's performance or content. The show has been a ratings leader for CBS since Colbert took over in 2015, hosting nearly 1,700 episodes over almost 10 seasons. The cancellation marks the end of CBS' historic late-night programming, which began with "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1993.
18-07-2025
Fans of Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" reacted with shock, anger, and sadness after the show's cancellation was announced on Thursday. Colbert broke the news to the studio audience, who responded with boos and tears. Many viewers took to social media to express their outrage, with some speculating that the cancellation was a retaliation for Colbert's recent commentary on CBS's $16 million settlement with President Trump. Fans praised Colbert's talent and the show's impact, with some calling the decision "a big loss" and others expressing admiration for Colbert's commitment to his values.
18-07-2025
CBS has canceled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" after its current season, ending a franchise that has existed for over three decades. The decision was made due to financial reasons and a challenging late-night television landscape. Despite being the most-watched show in late-night, the show has struggled with declining viewership since the pandemic, and advertising revenue for late-night shows has dropped by 50% in the past seven years. Stephen Colbert will leave the show in May when his contract expires, and CBS executives praised his talent and the team. The cancellation has sparked concerns that it may be related to the show's criticism of former President Trump and CBS's recent $16 million settlement with him.
18-07-2025
Stephen Colbert announced on his show that "The Late Show" on CBS will be ending in May, citing a "purely financial decision" by the network. Colbert kept the tone light, expressing gratitude to CBS, his team, and the audience, and vowing to continue making the show fun for the remaining 10 months. The cancellation comes amid speculation that Colbert's recent criticism of CBS's parent company, Paramount, may have played a role in the decision.
