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John Oliver reacts to Colbert's show cancellation

John Oliver speaks out about 'sad' Stephen Colbert 'Late Show' cancellation
John Oliver, Stephen Colbert's fellow "Daily Show" alum, is speaking out about CBS' shock cancellation of "The Late Show."
John Oliver Says ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation Is ‘Incredibly Sad’: ‘Terrible News for the World of Comedy’
John Oliver has weighed in on CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," calling it "terrible news for the world of comedy."
John Oliver reacts to ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ being canceled — and why he’s ‘partly excited’
Days before the cancellation news, Colbert took a dig at the Tiffany Network, which is owned by CBS’s parent company Paramount, over its $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a controversial “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris ahead of the expected Skydance Media-Paramount merger.
John Oliver Had This to Say About Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Cancellation
John Oliver has spoken out following the surprise cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Calling the decision “incredibly sad” and “terrible,” he expressed deep admiration for Colbert and his team.
Here's what all the late night hosts said about Stephen Colbert and 'The Late Show' being cancelled
The dust has now settled on news of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert being cancelled, and — with questions remaining over the real reason for the cancellation — the other late night hosts including Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Fallon have all shared their thoughts on the situation.
Stephen Colbert’s Late Night Allies and Famous Friends Make Cameos on ‘The Late Show’ After Cancellation
Adam Sandler, Anderson Cooper, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Andy Cohen were among those who made surprise appearances on Monday's episode after CBS announced that the late night show would be ending in May 2026.
John Oliver Says Colbert Cancellation at CBS is ‘Very, Very, Very Sad News’
“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver noted that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is “very sad” while speaking with reporters Saturday night. Oliver added of his friend, “I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show, it’s incredibly sad.”
‘I’m Partly Excited': John Oliver Teases What Colbert May Do In Final Months Of Show
Oliver called "The Late Show" cancellation “incredibly sad" but couldn’t help wondering what chaos Stephen Colbert might unleash on the way out.
John Oliver says cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s“ Late Show” is ‘terrible news for the world of comedy’
That said, Oliver is "looking forward to seeing what [Colbert’s] going to do next because that man will not stop."
John Oliver Reacts To ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancelation: “Terrible News For The World Of Comedy”
Oliver has appeared multiple times on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as well as the earlier iteration with David Letterman in 2015.
John Oliver reacts to Colbert's show cancellation: "Terrible News"
Stephen’s voice mattered,” Oliver said. “Not just because he was funny, but because he could cut through noise with clarity.” That mix of wit and conscience helped define the post–Letterman era of late-night TV.
Late-Night Solidarity: Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jon Stewart & Andy Cohen Show Up To ‘The Late Show’ To Support Stephen Colbert
The gag started with Miranda and Weird Al coming out to perform a song – a Coldplay song, in fact, a reference to the ...
Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Features Cameos by Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Seth Meyers, Adam Sandler and More in Spoof of Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video
Stephen Colbert got an assist from some of his late-night rivals following CBS’s sudden decision to axe “The Late Show” in a ...
Fake Jimmy Kimmel monologue spreads after Stephen Colbert show cancellation
The CBS television network will end its top-rated late-night talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert in 2026, a move announced ...