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Stephen Colbert, cancelled late night TV host

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to end in May 2026

CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.

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Stephen Colbert, the cancelled late night TV host

The comedian’s ousting ahead of Paramount’s $8bn sale to Skydance raises concerns about political interest in US media

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CBS canceling Colbert begs the question: Are more late night shows next?

The cost of producing late night programs has risen as the media industry has been upended by streaming and shifting consumer habits.

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Stephen Colbert news - Today’s latest updates - CBS New York

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" going off air in May 2026 The most watched show in late night is set to retire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.

David Letterman hurls fiery rant at ‘gutless’ CBS over Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ cancellation

The fact that they killed the franchise and told Stephen to go,” Letterman said in a video posted to his YouTube channel.

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Stephen Colbert, cancelled late night TV host

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David Letterman hurls fiery rant at ‘gutless’ CBS over Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ cancellation

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