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Stephen Colbert says CBS’s abrupt ending of The Late Show wasn’t his choice, but he’s framed it as a chance to pause, regroup, and pursue other projects (including a Lord of the Rings script) while spending time with family; with three episodes left, staff must vacate the Ed Sullivan Theater as CBS defends the decision as financial, drawing support from Letterman and fellow hosts.
Megyn Kelly blasted Stephen Colbert and David Letterman on SiriusXM, calling them 'martyrs' in a CBS feud and criticizing CBS’s handling of The Late Show’s cancellation, arguing the late-night format had collapsed under Letterman and that CBS’s financial rationale was a cover for anger over the show’s end.
To mark The Late Show’s farewell, Stephen Colbert invited David Letterman to the Ed Sullivan Theater rooftop to toss CBS props—couches, Colbert’s chair, watermelons, and a three-tier cake commemorating 1993–2026—before Colbert’s final episode on May 21, with other late-night hosts rerunning in solidarity.
David Letterman joined Stephen Colbert for a farewell rooftop stunt at the Ed Sullivan Theater, tossing two chairs, Colbert’s desk, watermelons and a cake onto CBS’s logo as The Late Show heads toward its final week; the moment blended humor about CBS ownership of the set with a nod to Colbert’s impending finale on May 21, following Letterman’s recent criticisms of CBS executives.
David Letterman will return to The Late Show on May 14 to help send off Stephen Colbert’s era, marking his second appearance since handing the desk to Colbert in 2015. The 79-year-old TV icon previously slammed CBS executives as “lying weasels” over Colbert’s ouster, a stance he reiterated after an NYT interview. His appearance comes ahead of Colbert’s May 21 finale, as Letterman’s return threads together ongoing feuds about the show’s cancellation and the evolving late-night landscape.
Stephen Colbert reunites Strike Force Five (Fallon, Kimmel, Oliver, Meyers) for a farewell episode of The Late Show on May 11, with David Letterman joining on May 14; the final episode airs May 21. The May 11 show will feature Broadway performances and a guest slot for The Strokes on May 14. The group formed during the 2023 writers’ strikes to raise funds for out-of-work writers and to discuss labor issues impacting late-night.
Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show (May 21) will feature a star-studded farewell with David Letterman as a guest on May 14, a Strike Force Five reunion on May 11 with Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers and Oliver, plus appearances by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tom Hanks and Barack Obama as part of the run-up, with Colbert highlighting his camaraderie with peers in discussions about the show's cancellation.
Stephen Colbert has lined up an all-star farewell slate for The Late Show, which ends May 21, with May 11 bringing Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver; David Letterman will join on May 14. Additional guests include John Krasinski, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal and Tom Hanks, plus special segments and a Strokes performance. The finale comes after CBS canceled the show last year amid financial concerns, with proceeds from the Strike Force Five podcast aiding crew during the industry strikes.
David Letterman, in a New York Times interview about CBS canceling The Late Show, vents frustration with network leadership, jokingly calling Paramount chief David Ellison the “Ellison Twins” and arguing the decision was financially driven rather than to curry favor with Trump. The piece notes Colbert’s ongoing Trump criticisms as part of a broader media backlash, framing Letterman’s remarks as a sharp, humorous takedown of the executives behind the exit.
David Letterman, in a New York Times interview, blasted CBS executives—calling them “lying weasels”—over canceling The Late Show as Stephen Colbert prepares his final episode. He questioned CBS and Skydance’s financial rationale, suggested the deal prioritized money over people, and praised Byron Allen as a more credible successor, while Colbert expressed skepticism about CBS’s stated reasons for the show's demise.
David Letterman blasted CBS owners as "lying weasels" after The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was canceled for financial reasons, insisting there were other motives. CBS has maintained it was a purely financial decision in a changing TV landscape. Letterman’s comments came in a New York Times interview; the network has reiterated the financial rationale. Colbert’s final Late Show is set for May 21, 2026, after which Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen will take over the time slot.
In a New York Times interview ahead of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, David Letterman said he’d be surprised if the late-night format lasts much longer, though he called it an enduring and human-centric format. The piece also notes CBS’s decision to cancel Colbert’s show for financial reasons amid broader industry shifts and a merger-related backdrop, sparking debate about the genre’s future.
David Letterman criticized CBS’s plan to replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert with Comics Unleashed, calling it a money-driven move. The Comics Unleashed block (with Byron Allen) will air in the 11:35 p.m. slot starting May 22 after The Late Show signs off on May 21, with Allen Media Group handling production and ad sales for the two-hour block. Letterman spoke about the switch on The Barbara Gaines Show, noting the format would be a panel-style comedy lineup rather than stand-up.
Former late-night host David Letterman blasts CBS News as a "wreck" under newly installed leadership, lambasting the newsroom amid Paramount’s merger with Skydance and a wave of upheavals — from Bari Weiss’s chaotic editorship to anchor reshuffles and a shelving decision — arguing the network’s historic integrity has been trampled even as industry tensions and politics swirl around it.
David Letterman criticizes CBS and its leadership for damaging the network's legacy, especially CBS News, and praises fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers for their influence and integrity, while expressing concern over the decline of diverse voices in late-night television.