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Straits Times
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
US lawmakers question whether CBS cancelled Colbert's show for political reasons
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said on July 17. WASHINGTON - Democratic lawmakers are questioning the timing of CBS's announcement to cancel The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which came days after Colbert criticised the network's parent company for paying President Donald Trump US$16 million (S$20.6 million) to settle a lawsuit. Hours after CBS executives characterised the move as 'purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night', lawmakers began suggesting that the cancellation was linked to Paramount's recent settlement with Mr Trump. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wrote on social media that the settlement with Mr Trump 'looks like bribery', and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said: 'People deserve to know if this is a politically motivated attack on free speech.' Paramount recently agreed to pay Mr Trump US$16 million to settle his lawsuit over the editing of an interview on the CBS News programme 60 Minutes. Colbert, a longtime critic of Mr Trump's, panned on July 14 that the settlement as a 'big fat bribe', a reference to Paramount's multibillion-dollar merger with the movie studio Skydance that still requires approval from the Trump administration. CBS executives said in a statement on July 17 night that the decision was 'not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount'. The show's cancellation comes during a period of upheaval in the world of late-night television, as viewers migrate away from traditional broadcast and cable television and as advertising revenue for late-night programmes plummets. Colbert's show will end in May, when his contract expires. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore Singapore 'I thought it was an April Fool's joke': Teen addicted to Kpods on news that friend died World DOJ asks judge to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts Asia 'Guardian angels': Taiwan's dementia-friendly village promotes ageing in place Opinion A modern interpretation of Islam in Indonesia fuels a push for 'global Muslims' Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Still, Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who caucuses with Democrats, also cited the pending merger in a social media post on July 18 morning. 'Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he's fired,' Mr Sanders said. 'Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.' Colbert said during the July 17 taping of the show that he was informed of the cancellation on July 16 night. For his part, Colbert had joked on July 14 that his moustache would protect him from any pressure that comes from 'the new owner's desire to please Trump', asking: 'How are they going to put pressure on Stephen Colbert if they can't find him?' Senator Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who was a guest on Colbert's show on July 17 night, demanded more answers as to whether the show was cancelled for political reasons. 'If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know,' Mr Schiff wrote on X. Mr Trump, meanwhile, celebrated the decision to cancel the show. 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,' Mr Trump said in his own social media post. 'His talent was even less than his ratings.' NYTIMES
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' viewers question why CBS canceled popular late-night show as Trump celebrates the decision
"I absolutely love that Colbert got fired," President Trump said Friday morning. Fans, political figures and fellow late-night hosts seemed stunned Thursday night when comedian Stephen Colbert announced that CBS would be ending The Late Show in May 2026, with many questioning what pushed the network and its parent company, Paramount Global, to make the decision. CBS said in a statement that canceling the show was 'purely a financial decision' and 'is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.' But viewers wondered whether the decision had anything to do with Paramount and its recent settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit against 60 Minutes. On Friday morning, Trump celebrated the decision in a Truth Social post. 'I absolutely love that Colbert' got fired,' he wrote. 'His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. He has even less talent than Colbert!' Earlier this week, Colbert slammed Paramount's decision to pay Trump $16 million after he filed a defamation lawsuit claiming CBS's 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris was edited in a way that created 'substantial news distortion calculated to confuse, deceive, and mislead the public.' As part of the settlement, Paramount said it would release the full transcripts of all future 60 Minutes interviews with presidential candidates. In Monday's opening monologue, Colbert said he was 'offended' by Paramount's settlement and called the payment a 'big fat bribe.' 'I don't know if anything — anything — will repair my trust in this company,' Colbert said. 'But just taking a stab at it, I'd say $16 million would help.' Days later, Colbert broke the news that The Late Show was canceled and would end in May 2026. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT, was the top late-night show in terms of total viewers, LateNighter reported, citing the data analytics company Nielsen. The Late Show also received its eighth Emmy nomination earlier this week. Lawmakers and other media hosts are questioning the timing of Colbert's jokes about the Paramount settlement and his show getting canceled all in one week, especially with other changes that have happened at CBS over the past few months. Since Trump filed the lawsuit in October 2024, Bill Owens, a former 60 Minutes executive producer, and Wendy McMahon, the former head of CBS News, stepped down from their roles, claiming they were concerned their journalistic independence was at risk. After Paramount settled the lawsuit, the Los Angeles Times reported that some CBS employees believed the settlement was influenced by Paramount's pending $8.4 million merger with Skydance Media, which requires the Trump administration's approval. 'I'm not crazy for thinking that this was related to Colbert criticizing the network, am I?' Jemele Hill, podcast host and contributing reporter for The Atlantic, asked on BlueSky. 'Also something I've thought about — Trump put pressure on CBS to cancel Colbert.' Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts expressed similar concern over the decision, writing in a post on X: 'CBS canceled Colbert's show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump — a deal that looks like bribery.' 'America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons,' Warren concluded. Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, who was one of the guests on Thursday's Late Show episode, wrote on X, 'If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know.' Fellow late-night hosts say they're 'shocked' Comedians and fellow late-night hosts have been praising Colbert in response to the news. 'Love you Stephen,' Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, wrote on his Instagram Story Thursday night, alongside a clip of Colbert's announcement. 'F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS.' 'I'm just as shocked as everyone,' Jimmy Fallon, who hosts The Tonight Show on NBC, wrote on Instagram. 'Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come.' 'Stephen Colbert is a profoundly good and deeply talented man with a great staff and an excellent show,' said Andy Richter, the comedian who worked as Conan O'Brien's sidekick on three late-night talk shows. Jon Stewart, who hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show — for which Colbert was a correspondent for eight years — hasn't yet publicly commented on The Late Show's cancellation. But Stewart did mention on Thursday's episode of The Weekly Show podcast that he wasn't sure whether his own negative comments about the Paramount settlement would shut down his late-night show too, since Paramount Global owns Comedy Central. In the July 8 episode of The Daily Show, Stewart slammed the settlement and said networks are now 'being held to a standard that will never be satisfactory to Donald Trump.' Solve the daily Crossword
Hypebeast
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
CBS Cancels 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' Ending Its Run in Late-Night TV
Summary CBShas officially announced the end ofThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert, with the final episode set to air in May 2026. The move comes as a major shake-up in the network television space, and marks CBS's full departure from the traditional late-night talk show format. The decision, according to CBS, is a 'purely financial' one — citing a challenging late-night market and declining ad revenue that's made the show unprofitable. And while late-night costs have always been high, this announcement is especially surprising given thatThe Late Showhas consistently led its time slot, holding the top spot in ratings among all late-night programming. Colbertbroke the news himself to a stunned studio audience during a taping, revealing he was informed of the cancellation just the night before. The reaction from the crowd was immediate — audible boos filled the room — as Colbert thanked CBS and the viewers before making it clear: 'I'm not being replaced. This is all just going away.' The announcement has already raised eyebrows across both media and political circles. It comes just weeks after CBS's parent company, Paramount, reached a $16 million settlement in a lawsuit involving former President Donald Trump. Colbert, who has frequently commented on Trump during his shows, addressed the settlement on air, referring to it as a 'big fat bribe.' Given the timing of the cancellation, some observers — including Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren — have questioned whether external pressure may have influenced the network's decision. Senator Schiff stated viaX, 'If Paramount and CBS endedthe Late Showfor political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.' CBS, however, maintains that the cancellation was strictly financial, citing rising production costs and declining ad revenue. Adding to the speculation isParamount'spending merger withSkydance Media. Skydance CEO David Ellison is reported to have shown interest in the politics of former President Trump, prompting quiet concerns about how new leadership might respond to the kind of sharp political commentary Colbert and others. For CBS, the move marks the end of a significant Late Showfranchise began withDavid Lettermanin 1993 and continued with Colbert's takeover in 2015. Under Colbert, the show consistently lead in late-night ratings. Still, high production costs and changing viewer habits ultimately outweighed its success in a media landscape increasingly focused on budget and digital-first strategy. CBS had already begun winding down its late-night presence, axingThe Late Late Show with James Cordenin 2023 and replacing it with the lower-budgetAfter Midnight, which also quietly ended earlier this year. With Colbert's exit, it's not just the end of a show — it's the end of an era. And with CBS walking away entirely, it's a clear sign that the traditional model of network late night is fading faster than anyone expected. Take a look at Colbert's official announcement above.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did CBS cancel Stephen Colbert's show over Trump's $16million win over ‘60 Minutes' lawsuit? Check details
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been cancelled and will end in May, with network CBS announcing it will retire the Late Show entirely after a 33-year run. CBS made the announcement in a statement that also called Colbert 'irreplaceable.' This network the series itself will end in May 2026, rather than continuing on with a new host. 'We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire 'The Late Show' franchise' in May of 2026,' CBS executives' statement read. 'We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.' Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Leadership Design Thinking Cybersecurity Public Policy Data Science MCA Technology Management MBA Degree Operations Management Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Project Management CXO others Digital Marketing healthcare Finance Data Science Others Product Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details 'This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,' the announcement concluded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo ALSO READ: Coldplay Kiss cam row: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'gushing' words for Kristin Cabot re-surface amid controversy 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' cancelled: What's the reason CBS' decision to cancel the 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' comes just a few days after Colbert slammed network's parent company, Paramount, for settling a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16m (£12m) over the US president's claim that CBS News deceptively edited an interview with the then presidential candidate Kamala Harris, reported The Guardian. But the company said it was a "purely financial decision". Live Events The settlement stems from a 60 Minutes segment that aired last fall featuring Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Trump sued over how the interview was edited. The settlement, quietly announced on 1 July. The settlement comes as Paramount is seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for an $8.4bn merger with Skydance Media. Colbert called the settlement 'a big fat bribe'. The network already canceled 'After Midnight' with comedian Taylor Tomlinson, which replaced 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' after just two seasons. ALSO READ: Did Chris Martin regret after exposing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief's apparent 'affair' on Coldplay kiss cam? Videos emerge Stephen Colbert has hosted the talkshow since 2015 and he made the announcement during Thursday's night recording. He informed the audience he had been told of the decision the previous night. As the audience booed, he said, 'Yeah, I share your feelings. 'It's not just the end of the show, it is the end of the Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced, this is all just going away,' Colbert said. US Senator Elizabeth Warren's big charge 'I do want to say that the folks at CBS have been great partners. I'm so grateful to the Tiffany Network for giving me this chair and this beautiful theater to call home. And of course, I'm grateful to you, the audience who have joined us. … And I am extraordinarily, deeply grateful to the 200 people who work here,' Colbert continued. 'We get to do this show for each other, every day, all day,' he added. 'It is a fantastic job. I wish someone else was getting it.' He said he was 'grateful' to the viewers and the show's 200-strong crew. ALSO READ: Stimulus payments worth $300 to $1,700 to hit bank accounts of Americans in days. Check eligibility and key dates Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat who appeared as a guest on Thursday night's show, later wrote on social media: 'If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.' Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has called for an investigation into Paramount Global's relationship with Trump over the Skydance merger, wrote: 'CBS canceled Colbert's show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount … America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.' Fans are furious and took to social media to slam the network's decision to axe Stephen Colbert's show, with many convinced they're making a "huge mistake" by letting him go.
Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS will end in May 2026 after the upcoming broadcast season. LOS ANGELES - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the most-watched late-night programme on American broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Donald Trump, will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said on July 17. The show will be retired and Colbert, 61, will not be replaced. New episodes will air until the end of the broadcast TV season in May 2026, a network statement said. 'This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,' CBS executives said in the statement. Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, is seeking approval from the United States Federal Communications Commission for an US$8.4 billion (S$10.8 billion) merger with Skydance Media. In July, Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Mr Trump over an interview with his former Democratic challenger, Ms Kamala Harris, that CBS's 60 Minutes broadcast in October 2024. Colbert told his audience on July 17 that he was informed of his show's cancellation the night before. The audience booed, and Colbert responded: 'Yeah, I share your feelings.' 'I'm not being replaced. This is all just going away,' he said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Up to 30% of aviation jobs would have to be redesigned because of AI, automation: CAAS Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Business Global fintech firms expanding in Singapore with larger offices, APAC hubs Singapore 5 foreigners charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in S'pore to sell sex drugs Life F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Music acts Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit, Spice Girls' Melanie C added World Trump threatens to sue WSJ over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein Asia Appointment of Malaysia's new chief justice eases controversy over vacant top judge seats for now Singapore SPCA appoints Walter Leong as new executive director The Late Show debuted in 1993 with David Letterman as host after he was passed over for NBC's The Tonight Show. Colbert, a regular on The Daily Show before he hosted The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, took over The Late Show in 2015. 'It is a fantastic job,' Colbert said on July 17. 'I wish somebody else was getting it, and it's a job that I'm looking forward to doing with this usual gang of idiots for another 10 months.' He thanked executives at CBS, his show's audience and the 200 people who work on the show. Senator Adam Schiff of California, a Democrat, was a guest on the episode on July 17. 'If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better,' Mr Schiff wrote on X. Colbert often skewered Mr Trump in his nightly monologue and criticised Paramount's settlement with the president. The comedian called the company's payment to Mr Trump a 'big fat bribe' on his show on July 14. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, posted a clip of that comment on X and echoed Mr Schiff's remark that 'America deserves to know' if the show was cancelled because of Colbert's politics. Late-night shows have seen their audiences shrink as viewers have shifted from traditional television to streaming. The Late Show drew an average of 2.5 million viewers during the 2024 to 2025 season that ended in June, ahead of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 'Our admiration, affection, and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his incredible team made this agonising decision even more difficult,' said the statement from Paramount co-chief executive and CBS chief executive George Cheeks, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios president David Stapf. CBS cancelled another late-night show, After Midnight, in March. That show had run immediately after the Late Show. REUTERS
