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The Late Show host Stephen Colbert is teaming up with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello for a one-off reunion as part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. They will make an appearance at New York City’s Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 8 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ...
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million settlement paid by CBS News parent Paramount to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump.
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
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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.
Colbert’s cancellation came days after he mocked Paramount, which owns CBS, for its $16 million settlement with Trump in a lawsuit many considered meritless. That settlement comes as Paramount attempts a merger with Skydance Media, which requires FCC approval to proceed.
"The Late Show" will end next May, marking the end of an era, CBS announced. The show has been a late-night staple since 1993. It was hosted by David Letterman until Stephen Colbert took over in 2015.
Stephen Colbert announced The Late Show would leave screens in May 2026 Stephen Colbert took viewers by surprise this week when he announced The Late Show would be heading for the big TV schedule in the sky.