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Jimmy Kimmel says he’s felt defeated by Stephen Colbert's cancellation of The Late Show and insists late-night TV isn't dying, it's being poisoned; he notes ABC says his own show remains profitable while CBS's 2025 cancellation of Colbert's show is described as financially driven, amid speculation about Colbert's anti-Trump stance, and he reflects on retirement timing and industry turmoil.
Stephen Colbert and David Letterman mocked CBS after canceling The Late Show, staging a rooftop segment at the Ed Sullivan Theater that hurled couches, chairs, watermelons and a wedding cake at a CBS logo while lampooning CBS News and the network’s ownership. Colbert also jok ed about Tony Dokoupil anchoring from Taiwan due to visa issues during the Trump-Xi summit; the piece notes a CBS cameraman reportedly fainted after long hours setting up the remote shot, though CBS disputes the overwork claims. Colbert’s final episode is scheduled for May 21.
Following the announcement of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's cancellation in 2026, some celebrities initially expressed support, but an insider claims Colbert's increasingly aggressive reactions and legal warnings are causing support to decline, with some viewing him as bitter. Despite mixed reactions, notable figures like Andy Cohen and John Oliver have expressed sadness over the show's end, which is attributed to financial and political factors, with Colbert continuing to address the situation publicly.
After CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he secured a new role as a guest star on the third season of CBS's Elsbeth, playing a fictional late-night host, demonstrating his continued presence on television despite the show's end.
Stephen Colbert responded to President Trump's gloating over the cancellation of 'The Late Show' with a blunt retort during his monologue, while the show announced it would end after its 11th season in 2026, amid political and financial controversies involving CBS and Paramount.
John Oliver expressed sadness over the cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' calling it terrible news for comedy and praising Colbert's work, while also looking forward to Colbert's future endeavors.