The Stephen Colbert-led Late Show has been canceled by CBS after a decade on the air, leaving numerous followers — well-known musicians included — in mourning.
The stunning transfer was announced Thursday (July 17), with the talk-show host delivering the information throughout that day’s taping that his ultimate episode would run in Could 2026. The community mentioned in a press release that it was “purely a monetary resolution towards a difficult backdrop in late night time,” although some followers and politicians have speculated that there should be extra to the story.
Regardless, artists equivalent to Kristin Chenoweth and Rachel Zegler are shocked. On Colbert’s latest Instagram submit concerning the information, the Broadway legend wrote, “NOOOO!!!,” whereas the West Aspect Story actress commented: “i’m extraordinarily unhappy. i like you, stephen.”
“Boooooo,” wrote Charlamagne tha God, who famous that he thinks the cancellation could have been knowledgeable by political causes. “Paramount bending the knee to authoritarian technique. I assume it’s Make America North Korea now!!! Recognize you At all times SC!!!”
Lauren Benanti, who impersonated Melania Trump on The Late Present, wrote, “The best of all of them.”
Questlove merely shared a submit concerning the information on his Instagram Story and added a side-eye emoji.
The cancellation of The Late Present comes 10 years after Colbert took it over from prior host David Letterman. CBS has made it clear that it received’t be changing the Day by day Present alum with somebody new, however is canning this system altogether.
“We’re proud that Stephen referred to as CBS dwelling,” the community added in its assertion. “He and the published might be remembered within the pantheon of greats that graced late night time tv.”
Regardless of CBS’ assertion that the choice was “not associated in any approach to the present’s efficiency, content material or different issues taking place at Paramount,” some viewers are elevating considerations that the community axed The Late Present on account of Colbert’s years of criticism of President Donald Trump — in addition to the comic’s opposition to Paramount’s recent lawsuit settlement with the POTUS.
“CBS canceled Colbert’s present simply THREE DAYS after Colbert referred to as out CBS mother or father firm Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump — a deal that appears like bribery,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote on X Thursday. “America deserves to know if his present was canceled for political causes.”
Irrespective of why The Late Present is coming to an in depth, one factor that’s for certain is that the music trade is shedding a coveted efficiency slot within the course of. The collection has lengthy showcased musical expertise in its programming, giving artists equivalent to Doechii, Gracie Abrams and extra a platform again when their careers have been simply withdrawing.
See Colbert’s submit under.