Archive · 24 Jul 2025
David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Weigh in on Late Show Ending
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is ending in 2026.
CBS, the company that airs the show, said the reason is financial.
David Letterman, who used to host the show, and Jon Stewart made fun of CBS for the cancellation.
Colbert himself made jokes about it.
CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, is trying to merge with another company.
Some comedians made jokes about how the end of the show.
It seems like some people think it's a bad decision for the channel.
CBS announced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end in May 2026 after a 10-year run.
David Letterman, Colbert's predecessor, roasted CBS with a video referencing their
Jon Stewart criticized CBS for not attempting to save the late-night program.
Colbert and other comedians have made jokes regarding the show's cancellation.
Paramount Global is seeking approval for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
- Who
- Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, and CBS.
- What
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in 2026.
- When
- May 2026.
- Where
- CBS network.
- Why
- CBS stated the decision was purely financial.
Critics of the Cancellation
CBS
Value of the Show
Critics of the Cancellation
Some comedians believe the show's cancellation is a bad decision.
CBS
CBS said the decision was purely financial.
- Show Ending Date
- May 2026
- Host After Letterman
- Stephen Colbert
- Letterman's Tenure
- 22 years
- CBS Parent Company
- Paramount Global
- Merger Value
- $8.4 billion