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Why Was 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Canceled?
Stephen Colbert announced in July that CBS will be canceling “The Late Show” in May 2026, more than 10 years after he took over as host.
Former ‘Late Show’ Bandleader Jon Batiste Says Stephen Colbert ‘Won’t Be Silenced,’ Slams Cancellation
Batiste joined The Late Show family in 2015 when Colbert took over for the series’ former host, David Letterman. He acted as the show’s bandleader and musical director until he left in 2022 to further pursue his personal music career. Louis Cato took over Batiste’s role later that year and continues to serve as The Late Show ‘s bandleader.
CBS TV chief breaks public silence on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' cancellation
CBS executive George Cheeks said Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" cancellation was due to economic challenges and declining late-night advertising revenue.
CBS Boss George Cheeks On The Decision To Cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
There has been much written about CBS ’ decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert but there’s been little word out of the company itself. But after Skydance’s deal to take over Paramount became official this morning, George Cheeks, who is Chair of TV Media at the company, put his head above the parapet.
When Does Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Return?
The comedian has had a lot to deal with in recent weeks following the news that CBS was cancelling The Late Show. On July 17, Colbert told his viewers that the long-running late-night show had been dropped, with its final ever episode set to air in May 2026.
Stephen Colbert Livid With ‘Late Show’ Cancellation, But CBS Execs Are Standing By Their Decision
Stephen Colbert is livid about CBS axing The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — and as the host stares down the May 2026 end of his TV reign, he’s secretly aiming to deliver as much payback as possible on his way out the door,
Jon Batiste Supports Stephen Colbert amid “Late Show” Cancellation: 'His Voice Won't Be Silenced'
During a July 17 taping, Colbert announced the cancellation of The Late Show. Colbert, who took over from David Letterman as host in September 2015, said he was "grateful" for being given a chair and a "beautiful theater to call home," as well as his viewers from "all around the world."
Why “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ”isn't on this week — and when it returns amid cancellation
Summer break has commenced in the late night circuit. While The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will continue to air this week on CBS, the episodes will be a mix of reruns from earlier this year. The show is currently on its summertime hiatus,
Turns out The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is going to be in reruns longer than anticipated
Stephen Colbert's The Late Show has begun its annual summer hiatus, but it appears this year's break will have the show in reruns longer than expected.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Isn’t Running New Episodes This Week Amidst CBS Brouhaha And Ratings Surge

To say that Stephen Colbert is having an interesting year is to say that outer space sure is dark. The late night staple was ...

Emmys upheaval: ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' now predicted to win Best Variety Talk Series

One month after shocking cancellation news, the late-night program has vaulted to the top of Gold Derby's odds.
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James Corden calls CBS ending Late Show 'Very sad'

Former Late Late Show host says it's "Very sad" that CBS will end its late night talk shows after Late Show cancellation.
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Netflix Could Fix CBS’ Huge Mistake - And Save Colbert's The Late Show

The Late Show needs a new home, and either Netflix or HBO Max would be the perfect fit. In a monologue bit aired on August 7, ...

Contextualizing claim that Colbert's 'Late Show' was losing CBS $40M annually

"CBS brass say they pulled the plug on ' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' because of its punishing losses — pegged between ...

Stephen Colbert Joked About What He’ll Do Next On The Late Show, But Honestly It’s A Pretty Solid Idea

Colbert’s predecessor on The Late Show, David Letterman, actually did go to Netflix with the long-form interview show My Next ...