Colbert Survives CBS Exit by Viral Monroe Cameo
Trump celebrated Stephen Colbert’s CBS ouster with an AI-generated video, but Colbert’s surprise guest spot on the public-access show Only in Monroe went viral, prompting CBS to temporarily block reuploads amid questions about production and copyright; the episode’s spread and the network’s response illustrate the power of independent footage in an era of media consolidation and corporate pressure, even as Colbert’s final Late Show drew strong ratings.