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FCC chairman blasts 'partisan left's' reaction to 'DNC spokesperson' Stephen Colbert's cancellationCBS announced Thursday that it was canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that the final episode will air in May 2026. The talk show’s cancellation led to widespread recriminations among progressive politicians, journalists, and celebrities.
Show' host, who started his Monday broadcast addressing his ‘Late Show’ counterpart’s cancellation, also posted on social media last week about the news.
The cancellation from CBS comes after Colbert criticized his parent company on-air for their $16 million settlement with Trump.
Show" host warned TV networks against giving in to "corporate fear" over President Donald Trump's "fragile and vengeful" demeanor.
Stewart, Colbert slam CBS, Trump for cancellation of late night franchise: ‘Fear and pre-compliance’
I believe CBS lost the benefit of the doubt two weeks prior, when they sold out their flagship news program to pay an extortion fee to said president,” Jon Stewart said.