Archive · 19 Jul 2025
WGA Slams Paramount Over 'Late Show' Cancelation, Calls for Probe
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is upset that 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is ending.
They think Paramount is getting rid of the show for the wrong reasons and might be making a deal with Trump.
The WGA wants the New York Attorney General to look into this.
CBS says it's just about money, and the show's ending is not related to performance.
Stephen Colbert's show will stop airing in May 2026.
WGA criticized Paramount's decision to cancel 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
The WGA called for a New York State Attorney General investigation into Paramount.
WGA expressed concerns that the cancellation was a 'bribe'.
CBS stated that the decision was purely financial and unrelated to the show.
Stephen Colbert's show will end its run in May 2026.
- Who
- Writers Guild of America, Paramount, Stephen Colbert, CBS.
- What
- WGA slammed Paramount over 'The Late Show' cancelation and requested an investigation.
- When
- Following the announcement of the cancellation of the show.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- WGA has concerns that the cancellation is a result of bribery.
Writers Guild of America
CBS and Paramount
Reason for Cancellation
Writers Guild of America
The cancelation of 'The Late Show' is a bribe and a sacrifice of free speech to gain favor.
CBS and Paramount
CBS and Paramount maintain that it is purely a financial decision and unrelated to the show's performance, content, or other factors.
- Subject
- WGA's reaction to the cancelation of The Late Show
- Event
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's cancellation
- Key People
- Stephen Colbert, WGA, Paramount, CBS executives
- Reason for Cancellation
- CBS stated it was a financial decision
- WGA Concerns
- Potential bribe
- Show End Date
- May 2026
Sources
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