- CBS has announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its final episode scheduled for May 2026.
- The network and Paramount stated that the decision to end the long-running franchise was purely financial, not related to the show's performance or content.
- Stephen Colbert confirmed the news to his live audience, explaining that the show would conclude rather than him being replaced.
- Fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel publicly defended Colbert, criticising CBS for their decision.
- Despite the cancellation, The Late Show currently leads its time slot in ratings, having gained viewers this year with approximately 2.417 million viewers.
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