Piers Morgan wades in to Stephen Colbert axing controversy

WorldPolitics
28 Jul 2025 • 11:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Piers Morgan criticised Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of The Late Show, claiming most US late-night hosts are now 'hyper-partisan activist hacks'.
  • Morgan's comments followed CBS's cancellation of Colbert's show, with the New York Post also highlighting Colbert's frequent featuring of 'leftist' guests.
  • The British broadcaster supported US late-night TV legend Jay Leno's view that modern talk shows have become too political and divisive.
  • While CBS cited a 'financial decision' for the cancellation, many of Colbert's supporters questioned the timing, particularly after Paramount's $16m settlement with Donald Trump.
  • Donald Trump expressed satisfaction on social media regarding The Late Show's cancellation, stating he 'absolutely love[d] that Colbert got fired'.

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