CBS cancels ‘The Last Show with Stephen Colbert'
In a shocking move, CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year, potentially exiting the late-night television business altogether.
www.cnn.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting:
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is reported to be coming to an end in May 2026, with CBS citing a financial backdrop for late-night television as the primary reason for the decision. Colbert announced to his audience that next year would be the show’s last season. [BBC: Stephen Colbert says The Late Show will end after 33 years][CNN: CBS is ending ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year]
- Colbert acknowledged CBS support and expressed gratitude to the audience, while remarks around the network’s broader strategy have sparked discussion about the future of the franchise and late-night TV. The announcements were made during tapings in mid-July 2025. [CNN: CBS is ending ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year][BBC: Stephen Colbert says The Late Show will end after 33 years]
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official statements from CBS or Colbert’s team, or summarize reactions from notable figures and audiences across social media.