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

More favor (46%) than oppose (31%) "late night talk show hosts getting involved in politics by speaking out on political issues."

David Letterman didn't hold back in calling out Paramount for acting out of "cowardice" in canceling his former CBS program, "The Late Show."

Stephen Colbert’s talk show may be heading into its final season, but that doesn’t mean the late-night legend is done working nights. Colbert, 61, has reportedly signed on for a new gig as a guest star in the CBS police procedural dramedy series Elsbeth,

Stephen Colbert is making the leap to a different kind of late-night show, as sources confirm that the host and comedian will appear as a guest star in the upcoming third season of Elsbeth.

After CBS' shocking cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "Late Show," the comedian is set to play a late-night host elsewhere on the network.

Credit: Scott Kowalchyk / CBS Broadcasting Inc. If this rumor is to be believed, CBS Mornings could be cutting ties with co-host Gayle King. Per The New York Post, sources close to the morning show program claim that this purported decision stems from the sorts of guests being booked for the series.

Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss Stephen Colbert landing a new role in the CBS series, "Elsbeth," weeks after the network axed, "The Late Show."

Now, Vulture(via Bleeding Cool) reports that Colbert will be joining the cast of Elsbeth season 3 in a guest role. Colbert is expected to appear as the host of the fictional late-