
Politics, Not Performance, Killed ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
The end of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' signals a much bigger shift for late night. But it's not just about money
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Subscribe NowThe end of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' signals a much bigger shift for late night. But it's not just about money
Jimmy Kimmel, Elizabeth Warren, Ben Stiller, and more reacted to CBS's decision to end 'The Late Show' in 2026
CBS announced it will end 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert in May 2026 after a decade-long run, citing financial challenges at the network
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