Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Colbert's 'Late Show' Canceled Amid Criticism of Trump and CBS
The 'Late Show' with Stephen Colbert is ending in 2026.
Colbert believes this is because of politics, as the TV channel is trying to please Donald Trump, who is against Colbert.
Colbert thinks the channel made a deal with Trump, which is why they are getting rid of his show.
Trump is happy the show is ending because Colbert has made fun of him in the past.
Colbert made fun of Trump again on his last show.
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' is set to be cancelled by CBS in May 2026.
Colbert addressed the cancellation and criticized CBS, which is undergoing a takeover.
Colbert accused CBS of paying Trump a settlement, impacting the show's fate.
Trump celebrated Colbert's firing and made critical posts on his social media platform.
Guests Sandra Oh and Dave Franco expressed support and criticized the network.
- Who
- Stephen Colbert, Donald Trump, CBS, and guests including Sandra Oh and Dave Franco.
- What
- Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' is ending in May 2026 after being cancelled by CBS.
- When
- Announced last week, with the show ending in May 2026.
- Where
- The Ed Sullivan Theater in Midtown Manhattan.
- Why
- Colbert believes the cancellation is a result of political pressure and a settlement CBS made with Donald Trump.
Supporters of Colbert
Trump Supporters
Freedom of Speech
Supporters of Colbert
Express concern over companies bowing to political pressure.
Trump Supporters
NA
- Show Title
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Network
- CBS
- Cancellation Date
- May 2026
- Broadcaster
- CBS (part of Paramount)
- Trump's Reaction
- Celebrated the cancellation