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Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jamie Lee Curtis weighs in on CBS' cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jamie Lee Curtis has shared her thoughts on CBS' controversial decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a move that has sparked significant backlash. While attending the Culture Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 17, Curtis was asked about the network's announcement and expressed her disappointment, stating, "It's bad." The 66-year-old actress, known for her roles in Freaky Friday and Halloween, praised Colbert, calling him "a great, great guy." Colbert, who has hosted the late-night program since 2015, will see the show come to an end in May 2026. Curtis also used the occasion to voice her concerns over recent legislative changes aimed at rolling back funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports PBS and NPR. "They're trying to silence people," Curtis said cryptically, before predicting, "That won't work. We will just get louder," with a confident smile. The cancellation of The Late Show has raised eyebrows across the entertainment industry, with many, including Curtis, voicing their disapproval. As the 2026 end date looms closer, it remains to be seen what impact the decision will have on late-night television and the broader cultural landscape.
Cosmopolitan
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Cancellation Reactions
It's the end of an era, because The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS has ben canceled. And to be clear, no, Stephen's not being replaced—the entire late night show has been axed. In a statement, CBS (which is owned by Paramount) explained that this abrupt cancellation was 'purely a financial decision.' But, if the reactions to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's cancellation from celebrities and politicians is any indication, not everyone is buying the network's explanation. Stephen announced the news at the top of the show on Thursday, July 17, shocking audiences. He said that he had just found out the night before, and assured fans he would continue in his position as host of The Late Show for another 10 months. The show is currently set to end for good in May of 2026. Stunned reactions have been pouring in from fans—both civilian and famous—ever since. Fellow network late night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers all shared their reactions on Instagram. Fallon and Seth both sent heartfelt messages of love for Stephen. Kimmel, however, was a bit more direct, calling out CBS directly. And speaking on the red carpet of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles, Andy Cohen called it 'a sad day for late night television' and 'a sad day for CBS.' Other celebs like Rachel Zegler, Ziwe, and Adam Scott reacted in the comments of Colbert's Instagram video sharing the news. 'I am extremely sad,' wrote Rachel. 'I adore you, Stephen.' 'Love you Stephen,' wrote Adam Scott. 'This is absolute bullshit and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows. ✊😡💔.' Judd Apatow sent well wishes on Instagram as well, writing in part, 'I will miss the show but am excited to see what magic you will create now that you are set free.' Meanwhile, Jamie Lee Curtis reacted to the news on the Culture Awards red carpet, telling the AP, 'It's bad. He's a great great guy.' Noting the administration's push to defund NPR and PBS, Jamie added, 'Yes, they're trying to silence people, but that won't work. It won't work. We will just get louder.' I have no doubt that we'll be seeing more celebrity reactions as various late night shows return with new episodes next week. In the meantime, journalists are also covering the news. Last night, Anderson Cooper devoted an entire three-minute segment to recognize Stephen on his show, Anderson Cooper 360. And Katie Couric published a lengthy statement on her Instagram, asking, 'Was this part of the 16 million dollar settlement to get the go ahead from the Paramount Skydance merger? It's deeply troubling.' Which brings us to our next segment: Many suspect that this cancellation isn't about money. The timing alone is suspicion—the last show will air just six months before the 2026 midterm elections, despite the fact that Stephen is best known for his sharp, witty political commentary. Plus, the announcement itself comes just three days after Stephen called out Paramount, CBS's parent company, for settling what he called 'a nuisance lawsuit' brought by Donald Trump, in which he claimed that 60 Minutes had unfairly edited an interview of Kamala Harris. Paramount reportedly agreed to pay Trump $16 million, something the late night host called 'a big fat bribe' in his monologue on July 14. In case you aren't up to date with the latest corporate dealings of network television, allow me to catch you up. Paramount is currently in the process of being sold to Skydance, but the $8.4 billion deal requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is currently controlled by Trump. Critics suspect that the lawsuit settlement and now the cancellation of The Late Show is Paramount's way of trying to win over the FCC. (Not to mention the severe threat a settlement with Trump poses to freedom of the press and public trust in news.) Trump himself responded to The Late Show's cancellation with glee on Friday. 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,' he wrote in a statement on Truth Social. 'His talent was even less than his ratings.' (Quick fact check: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is currently the highest rated late night show in the 11:30 p.m. time slot.) Trump continued, this time threatening another late night host and regular critic of the President. 'I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next,' he wrote, before praising Fox's Greg Gutfeld's late night show and dismissing Jimmy Fallon as 'the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.' Meanwhile, politicians on the Left are ringing the alarm. Senator Adam Schiff, who was a guest on Thursday's show, tweeted, 'If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know.' This call for answers was echoed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, as well as Representative Pramila Jayapal. In its statement announcing the news, CBS insisted that the cancellation was 'not related to the show's performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount.' But already the move has raised increased concern about the fate of other Paramount shows, most notably The Daily Show—the very same show that made Stephen a household name to begin with.
