CBS has cancelled its late-night comedy show After Midnight, following host Taylor Tomlinson's decision to focus on stand-up comedy. This cancellation marks the first time in thirty years that CBS will not have original programming in the 12:30 a.m. slot. The late-night comedy genre faces considerable financial hurdles, with audience numbers and advertising revenue declining as traditional television is overshadowed by streaming services. As CBS initiated a new format with After Midnight, the cancellation signifies broader challenges within the late-night landscape, exacerbated by the need for shows to remain relevant and profitable in a changing market.
We respect Taylor's decision to return to stand-up full time. After Midnight, which debuted in January 2024, was an experiment.
Without After Midnight, the 2025-26 season will be the first in three decades that CBS will not have original programming in the 12:30 slot.
The late-night comedy genre confronts significant financial challenges as the entertainment world transitions away from traditional television to streaming.
Audiences and advertising revenue for late-night TV are getting smaller by the year, increasing pressure to cut budgets.
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