The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026

Stephen Colbert FIRED! Trump MOCKS Late-Night Host as CBS Cancels Anti-Trump 'Late Night Show'

Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is being canceled by CBS in May 2026, just days after he called Paramount’s $16M Trump settlement “a big fat bribe” to smooth DOJ approval for an $8B Skydance merger. Trump celebrated the cancellation on Truth Social, mocking Colbert’s “talent” despite the show leading late-night ratings with 2.4M viewers. CBS claims the move is financial, but critics argue it’s political pressure to appease Trump allies like Skydance buyer David Ellison. Analysts warn this signals growing politicization of corporate media decisions. #StephenColbert #TheLateShow #Colbert #IStandWithColbert #SaveTheLateShow #CancelColbert #Trump #CBS #Paramount #Censorship #FreedomOfSpeech #PressFreedom #ColbertFired #BoycottCBS #BoycottParamount #SkydanceMerger #CorporatePolitics #LateNight ~HT.318~GR.125~

Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel & More React to 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Ending | THR News Video

The worlds of politics and entertainment are reacting with shock over the surprise announcement that CBS' 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will come to an end. On Thursday, CBS and host Colbert said the show will end its run in May 2026. In a statement, CBS said the cancellation was, quote, "purely a financial decision" made in a declining linear TV landscape.