CBS Cancels "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" After a Historic Run
So, here we are—talking about something I genuinely never expected to say: CBS is officially ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year . That’s right. After nearly a decade with Colbert behind the desk and over three decades of the "Late Show" franchise altogether, CBS has decided to pull the plug in May 2026.
Now, if you’re like me, your first reaction is probably, “Wait— why? ” I mean, Colbert’s show has consistently topped the late-night ratings. It’s not like it was struggling. It’s been smart, sharp, and consistently relevant—one of the few shows that could balance hilarious political satire with genuine cultural conversations. So what gives?
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Colbert himself broke the news during his Thursday taping, visibly shocked. He told the audience—who responded with loud boos—that he had only just found out the night before. And the way he framed it made it pretty clear: he's not stepping down, he’s being stepped on . “It’s the end of ‘The Late Show’ on CBS,” he said. “I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away.”
Now, CBS says this decision is strictly financial. And that might be partially true—after all, Paramount, CBS’s parent company, has been going through serious changes. There’ve been layoffs, a failed merger attempt with Skydance last year, and now renewed efforts to close that same deal. But the timing is... curious.
It’s just two weeks after Paramount settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump—a man Colbert has roasted unapologetically for years. So yeah, the political subtext isn’t lost on people. Even Senator Adam Schiff, who happened to be Colbert’s guest that night, questioned if politics were a factor in the cancellation, saying that if this was done for political reasons, “the public deserves to know.”
Colbert, always gracious, made sure to thank CBS for giving him the platform, calling it a “fantastic job” that he still loves. And to the viewers? He was nothing but grateful. "I’m looking forward to doing it with this gang of idiots for another 10 months," he joked, showing that signature mix of humility and heart that made him such a beloved host.
This marks a real end of an era. Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, stepping into enormous shoes—and somehow, making the role completely his own. His blend of intellect, irony, and irreverence defined the political tone of late-night TV over the last decade.
So, what happens now? CBS says they consider Colbert “irreplaceable” and are retiring The Late Show entirely. That’s rare. Networks usually scramble for a next-in-line. But this? This feels like a curtain drop, not just on a show—but on a cultural fixture.
Honestly, it stings. Whether you loved his comedy, admired his political sharpness, or just enjoyed ending your night with someone who made sense of the madness, Stephen Colbert mattered . And for many of us, “The Late Show” was more than entertainment—it was a nightly ritual.
May 2026 can’t come soon enough—and I don’t mean that in a good way.
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