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One Reason The Cancellation Of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Is ‘Incredibly Sad,’ According To John Oliver

A pretty salient point.

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‘A warning signal’: is this the beginning of the end for late-night comedy?

The Late Show’s cancellation might have arrived at a suspicious time politically but speaks to an ongoing problem for late-night TV

The Guardian - US

Piers Morgan says more ‘hyper-partisan’ late night hosts like Stephen Colbert will be axed

Morgan said it was ‘no wonder Colbert got canned’ from ‘The Late Show’

The Independent UK

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David Letterman blasts ‘gutless’ CBS for cancellation of Stephen Colbert and The Late Show

Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ predecessor surmised cancellation was both a financial and political move

The Independent UK

‘He’s Daring Us To Fire Him.’ How Stephen Colbert Is Allegedly Rubbing Execs The Wrong Way Following The Late Show’s Cancellation

Bosses at the Eye Network are reportedly not happy.

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5 Talk Show Sidekicks Who Secretly Make More Than the Hosts

You might think the talk show host is the highest earner on set—but that’s not always true. In many cases, sidekicks, announcers, or bandleaders are making serious money behind the scenes—and sometimes earn more than the host themselves. Salary disclosures are rare, but what’s known about sidekicks’ compensation shows a…

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US Regulators Let Skydance Acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Stephen Colbert tells Trump ‘go f*** yourself’ as he warns the gloves are off after cancellation

The US president posted on social media saying Colbert’s ‘talent was even less than his ratings’

The Independent UK

'Gloves Are Off': Cancelled Late Show Host Comes Out Swinging For Trump

Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off."

International Business Times

John Oliver mourns ‘incredibly sad’ cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show

‘I’m partly excited to see what they’re going to do for the next 10 months, but yeah, it’s terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy,’ John Oliver said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Cancel culture: US talk show hosts react to axing of Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'

The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show' will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan, is gleefully celebrating the news on social media.

Euronews

John Oliver breaks silence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancellation

After the programme was canned by CBS, John Oliver has said he is "incredibly sad" to hear The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been shelved.

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A Former Producer For The Late Show Under David Letterman Just Weighed In On CBS' Surprising Decision: 'Never Threaten A Corporate Merger'

A Late Show OG has entered the chat.

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Insider Drops Claims About How Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Crew Is Feeling After The Series’ Cancellation At CBS

The show's cancellation is a major topic of discussion.

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Bowen Yang, Jimmy Kimmel And More Sound Off After Stephen Colbert Gets The Axe At CBS: ‘It’s So Tragic’

Stephen Colbert's friends and colleagues are in shock at The Late Show's surprise cancellation.

The Guardian - US

The end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedy

The long-running US television staple is coming to an end, signalling the slow death of late-night comedy and the worrying cultural power of Trump

Evening Standard

Celebrities voice dismay over 'bulls** t' axing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

CBS revealed the popular late-night US chat show has been axed entirely and Colbert will not be replaced

International Business Times

CBS Says Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' To End In May 2026

Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", long a staple of late night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said Thursday, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as "a big fat bribe".

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The Independent UK

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

CBS has said it will retire the ‘Late Show’ franchise, citing a ‘financial decision’

Cinemablend

The Late Show Is Ending For Good In CBS Cancellation Shocker, And I Relate So Hard To Stephen Colbert's Reaction

Yes, really.

The Independent UK

The infamous talkshow appearance Joaquin Phoenix says he’ll never repeat

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The Independent UK

Joaquin Phoenix apologises for ‘horrible’ David Letterman interview: ‘I’ll never do it again’

Oscar winner appeared in character from ‘I’m Still Here’, leading many to believe he was having a mental breakdown

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16 Years After Notoriously Disastrous David Letterman Appearance, Joaquin Phoenix Attempts To Explain What He Was Thinking

After 16 years, I think we all need to know.

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Joaquin Phoenix apologises to David Letterman

Joaquin Phoenix has apologised to David Letterman for his infamous "horrible" appearance on The Late Show back in 2009.

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David Letterman thinks sport is a 'metaphor for life' as he reflects on passion away from showbiz

David Letterman thinks sport is a "metaphor for life." Talk show host and auto racing team owner David Letterman thinks sport is a "metaphor for life."

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