CBS to end 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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In a wholesale late-night talk show change, CBS is exiting the space with the cancellation of the Late Show With Stephen Colbert, sunsetting the franchise that launched in 1993 with David Letterman as host.
Great ratings and brand recognition weren’t enough to save the long-running franchise.
Jon Stewart addressed the speculation that his late-night Comedy Central talk show might be canceled as the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, prepares to merge with Skydance Media. The comedian’s remarks came the same day that CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the program’s next season.
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
Jimmy Kimmel, Rachel Zegler, Adam Scott, and many more Hollywood A-listers have reacted to the shocking news of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show cancellation. Recently, the 61-year-old host revealed that his talk show will end in May 2026.