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CBS to Conclude Stephen Colbert's Late Show in May 2026

No replacement has been planned for the 33-year franchise, prompting scrutiny of possible political motives after Colbert’s comments on its $16 million Trump settlement.

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Overview

  • CBS will air new episodes through May 2026 and will not fill Colbert’s slot with another late-night program.
  • Stephen Colbert learned of the cancellation overnight and announced on air on July 17 that CBS cited financial pressures for ending the show.
  • The decision ends a franchise that began in 1993 and has featured Colbert as host since 2015.
  • Paramount Global’s recent $16 million settlement with President Trump over a 60 Minutes segment and its pending Skydance merger have fueled speculation of external influence.
  • President Trump celebrated the show’s end on Truth Social and warned that Jimmy Kimmel could be next; Senator Adam Schiff has since called for transparency on the cancellation’s motivations.