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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Canceled

Stephen Colbert had big shoes to fill in late night. He blazed his own trail

When it was announced in 2014 that Stephen Colbert would succeed David Letterman as host of the CBS “Late Show,” reaction was mixed. Letterman, who retired after helming the talk show for 22 years, had a loyal audience. At that point, Colbert was best known for playing a satirical version of himself on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.”

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Stephen Colbert's life and career, from 'Daily Show' to 'Late Show' cancellation

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All the reasons ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ is ending that don’t involve Donald Trump

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Canceled by CBS, Ends May 2026

CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday.

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Not Even ‘The Late Show’ Could Defy Gravity

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CBS Says It’s Canceling Colbert Over Money, Not Politics. Is That Truthiness?

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Jimmy Kimmel & Stephen Colbert Have Always Had a Friendship

Jimmy Kimmel’s reaction to the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is not a surprise—because the rival late-night hosts have been friends for years. After Colbert announced the stunning news that CBS is axing his long-running talk show in May 2026,

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Inside CBS’s Breakup With Stephen Colbert: Audience Shifts, Political Humor Made Unsustainable Mix

CBS’ decision to cut ties with Stephen Colbert and its decades-old “Late Show” franchise come next May will leave a major hole in the format — but one that has been widening. TV networks have been cutting costs at their late-night mainstays for the past few years.

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Former ‘Late Show’ EP Rob Burnett Reflects On Stephen Colbert Cancellation: “Never Threaten A Corporate Merger”

Former Late Show EP Rob Burnett tapped into his comedy writer background when he was asked about CBS' decision to ax the late-night franchise.