Stephen Colbert’s beloved late-night show is coming to an end.
CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the next TV season in a statement on Thursday, July 17.
The network claimed it was “purely a financial decision.”
“We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise’ in May of 2026,” CBS executives’ statement read. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.”
“This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,” the announcement concluded.
