The U.S. network CBS has officially announced the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, marking the definitive end of the iconic talk show after 33 years on the air. The final episode is scheduled for May, with no plans to replace the program in the network’s lineup.
The news was revealed by Colbert himself during the taping of Thursday’s episode (18), when he informed the audience that he had been told of the decision the night before. As the audience booed, the host said: “Yes, I share your feelings. It’s not just the end of the show — it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced, it’s all going away.”
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The cancellation comes just days after Colbert publicly criticized Paramount, CBS’s parent company, for settling a $16 million lawsuit with former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleged that CBS News misleadingly edited an interview with then-vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Colbert referred to the settlement as “a big bribe”, noting that it came while Paramount is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Stephen Colbert took over “The Late Show” in 2015, succeeding David Letterman. During his tenure, the program became one of the leading platforms for political commentary and humor in the United States, especially during Trump’s presidency.
The end of the show marks not only Colbert’s departure but also the definitive close of a historic era in American television that began in 1993.
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