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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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  • CBS has announced that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will conclude its run in May 2026.
  • The network stated the decision to retire the long-running franchise is purely financial, despite considering Stephen Colbert “irreplaceable”.
  • Stephen Colbert reportedly informed his audience during a recent taping that the upcoming season would be the show's last.
  • Colbert has hosted The Late Show since September 2015, taking over from David Letterman.
  • Recently, Colbert used his show to criticize Paramount's corporate leadership over concerns about a potential settlement with Donald Trump regarding a merger.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

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