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Colbert Declares ‘Hostilities Open’ in First Monologue After CBS Cancels Late Show

His opening salvo on Monday set the tone for ten months of unfiltered critique, intensifying debate over whether financial losses or political influence drove CBS’s decision.

Des personnes font la queue devant le théâtre Ed Sullivan où "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" est produit, le 21 juillet 2025 à New York
Des personnes manifestent devant le théâtre Ed Sullivan sous le slogan "Colbert reste ! Trump doit partir !", après l'annonce de la fin programmée du "Late Show", le 21 juillet 2025 à New York
Des piétons passent devant le théâtre Ed Sullivan où "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" est produit, le 21 juillet 2025 à New York 
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Overview

  • In his first show since the cancellation announcement, Colbert warned “les hostilités sont ouvertes” and pledged ten months of unbridled satire aimed at President Trump.
  • He accused CBS’s parent of paying a $16 million “bribe” to President Trump to settle a lawsuit over a misleading Kamala Harris montage, questioning the network’s motives.
  • President Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, prompting Colbert to unleash sharper barbs including a sketch renaming the Washington Commanders the “Washington Epsteins.”
  • Hundreds of supporters and performers, including Sandra Oh, rallied outside the Ed Sullivan Theater with signs reading “Colbert reste ! Trump doit partir !” in solidarity with the host.
  • CBS and Paramount Global cite annual losses of about $40 million and a drop in late-night ad revenue as financial justification even as they seek FCC approval for an $8 billion Skydance merger.