CBS has decided to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its final episode scheduled for May 2026. Colbert confirmed that it is the end of the show, emphasizing he is not being replaced. CBS stated the cancellation is a financial decision impacted by challenges in the late-night landscape. The cancellation follows Colbert's recent criticism of CBS's parent company, Paramount, regarding a settlement with Donald Trump. Responses from other public figures include supportive messages for Colbert and concerns about potential political motivations behind the cancellation.
Colbert stated that cancellation means "the end of The Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced. This is all going away."
CBS described the cancellation as a "purely financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night."
Donald Trump celebrated Colbert's cancellation on Truth Social, criticizing Colbert's talent and ratings while predicting Kimmel's downfall.
Senator Elizabeth Warren suggested Colbert's show cancellation was politically motivated, occurring shortly after he criticized a settlement involving Trump.
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