Stephen Colbert was unafraid to call out CBS and Paramount after The Late Show was abruptly axed, but according to an insider, his pals are concerned he’s going too far with his continued criticism of the networks.

Stephen Colbert will reportedly stay in the world of late night television amid the cancellation of The Late Show. Colbert, 61, has signed on as a guest star in the CBS series Elsbeth, on which he will portray a late night talk show host,

Stephen Colbert 's days on CBS 's The Late Show may be numbered, but the comedian is already exploring some new ventures, including a role on CBS's Elsbeth — as a late-night host. Entertainment Weekly has learned that Colbert is set to guest-star in a season 3 episode of the murder mystery series.