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Colbert Reflects On CBS’s Shock Cancellation — And Theories About Why It Happened

Colbert Reflects On CBS’s Shock Cancellation — And Theories About Why It Happened

Update: 2025-11-03
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Late Show host Stephen Colbert is shocked by CBS's decision to end his show in May 2026, despite its long-standing top ratings. The cancellation comes after Colbert criticized CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, for settling a lawsuit with Trump. The situation is entangled in politics, with the FCC chair appointed by Trump pressuring Paramount Global. Colbert, while understanding viewers' political speculations, remains cautious and focuses on the unexpected nature of the show's ending.

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Colbert Reflects On CBS’s Shock Cancellation — And Theories About Why It Happened

Colbert Reflects On CBS’s Shock Cancellation — And Theories About Why It Happened