A strong display of support for Stephen Colbert occurred when several late-night peers appeared on the Late Show following CBS's cancellation of the franchise. The gathering featured various hosts and celebrities in the studio audience during a musical spoof. CBS announced the cancellation would take effect in May 2026, citing a financial decision. Some critics suggest that external factors, including the political climate and corporate mergers, may have influenced this outcome, echoing sentiments expressed by Jon Stewart regarding the implications of capitulation to power.
In a show of solidarity, several late-night hosts, including Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon, gathered on the Late Show episode to support Stephen Colbert after CBS's cancellation announcement.
The Late Show featured a spoof where Weird Al Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda performed 'Viva La Vida,' with notable figures like John Oliver and Seth Meyers in the audience.
CBS announced that Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude its broadcast run in May 2026, attributing the cancellation to a 'purely financial decision.'
Critics question if political pressure, specifically from the Trump administration, influenced the decision to cancel the show amid Skydance's pending merger with Paramount.
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