CBS will cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May after a 33-year run. Colbert, who took over in 2015, expressed shared disappointment with the audience and gratitude to his crew. He indicated that this would mark the end of the Late Show entire franchise on CBS. The show has consistently achieved high ratings, often dominating the late-night television slot. This announcement coincides with CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, navigating a merger, sparking speculation about potential political motivations for the cancellation.
Colbert announced the cancellation of the Late Show, expressing shared feelings of disappointment with the audience and gratitude to the show's crew while confirming it would conclude after 33 years.
He noted that the Late Show has had consistently high ratings and was often the highest-rated show in late-night television.
Colbert stated, 'Let me tell you, it is a fantastic job, I wish someone else was getting it,' reflecting on his time and the crew's contribution.
Senator Adam Schiff questioned if the cancellation was politically motivated, stating the public deserves transparency regarding the reasons for the show’s end.
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