CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.

Seth Meyers also reacted among other prominent political figures and Hollywood stars sharing their disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its run in 2026, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus,

CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.

Credit: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert When we started the Late Show in 1993, we had the same goals everyone doing talk shows has: make people laugh and never threaten a corporate merger. If Colbert had been #1 and nominated for an Emmy two days prior none of this would have happened.

Show' host's comments came shortly before it was announced that CBS has canceled 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'

The comedian shared her concerns about the role politics may have played in the cancellation, in a video posted to TikTok.

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert is teaming up with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello for a one-off reunion as part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. They will make an appearance at New York City’s Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 8 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ...

The East and West Coast branches of the union conveyed concerns that the move may be “sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump Administration.”