The network claimed that the move was a "purely a financial decision" as it set the end date for the late-night program.

Does the end of Colbert's show in May 2026 relate to the Paramount-Skydance merger? To Colbert's criticism of Donald Trump?

Colbert confirmed the cancellation during a show taping on Thursday. CBS said the move was "purely a financial decision ...

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, the CBS television network announced in a surprise statement on ...

The show is the most-watched late-night program on U.S. broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at Trump ...

The network has called the cancellation “a purely financial decision”—but it feels like only the beginning of the end for an ...

CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026. The announcement on live air Thursday came two days after ...

In a major announcement, Stephen Colbert revealed CBS plans to cancel “The Late Show” next year after more than three decades ...

Prominent political figures as well as Hollywood stars have reacted with disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With ...

Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in ...

In a shocking move, CBS is ending “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” next year, and apparently exiting the late-night ...