CBS will cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after the 2025-2026 season, signaling a major change in late-night television. The last episode will air in May 2026. Colbert announced the cancellation to a shocked audience, emphasizing the emotional impact of the decision. CBS attributed the cancellation to financial constraints, citing decreasing ad revenue and production costs. This move highlights a trend in late-night shows vanishing, representing a broader reduction in the genre's prominence and audience interest over time.
CBS has announced it's canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after the 2025-2026 season, marking the end of one of the most-watched late-night shows for nearly a decade.
Colbert expressed his shock and sadness to a stunned studio audience, stating, 'Next year will be our last season,' inciting a negative reaction from fans.
The decision was described as a 'purely a financial decision,' due to declining ad revenue and the high costs of producing nightly talk shows.
The cancellation reflects a broader trend of shrinkage in late-night television, where shows are disappearing and fewer are submitted for Emmy consideration.
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