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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Hollywood Actress Blasted As 'Insufferable' Over Remarks About Stephen Colbert Getting Canceled
Hollywood star Sandra Oh stirred controversy with her dramatic reaction to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" cancellation in the latest episode. The actress criticized CBS and Paramount for pulling the plug on the popular show, going so far as to jokingly call for a "plague" on the people behind the decision. Sandra Oh's comments, viewed by some as politically charged, drew mixed reactions online and from CBS's Tony Dokoupil, who argued that the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show was driven by business, not politics. Sandra Oh Blasts Network Over The Cancellation Of Stephen Colbert's Show Appearing on the Tuesday night episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Sandra Oh voiced her disappointment over the show's cancellation after a decade-long run. The "Killing Eve" star, 54, addressed the audience and Colbert directly: "Like probably everyone here and everyone who is so supportive outside wants to say that I am so sorry and saddened and properly outraged for the cancellation of late-night here." "Not only for yourself and for this entire family who are here," she continued, "but for what it means, of what it means where we are in our culture and what it means for free speech." She didn't stop there. Reaching for Colbert's hand, the Emmy-winning actress added with dramatic flair, "If I can have your hand... To CBS and Paramount - a plague on both of your houses." The Shakespearean reference drew both gasps and applause from the audience, underscoring the tension surrounding the show's cancellation. Colbert, in response, swiftly turned to the camera to thank CBS, saying, "I'm very grateful. I think they've been great partners." However, Oh doubled down on the joke, adding, "and also, a pox on all those they serve." The "Grey's Anatomy" star quickly became a trending topic online. While many praised her passion and willingness to speak out, others felt she had crossed a line. Netizens Called Out The Actress For Her Comments Some individuals appeared to take offense at the actress's comments and didn't hesitate to share their thoughts online. On X, a person angrily wrote, "These liberals are so insufferable, free speech? Dude is losing money !!!! He can go start 100 shows of his own and hate on Trump 24/7!" Another stated, "I'm so confused- are these liberals under the impression that Trump canceled his free speech and took him off the air? Like, what even is this? His show sucked, so he got tossed. Like any other sucky show. What am I missing?" A third person noted, "Both of them are ridiculous narcissists who imagine the world revolves around them." One more person commented, "She's trying to make sure Colbert doesn't make it the full 10 months. So lame." Sandra Oh's Fiery Comment Also Received Praise: 'I love A Good Shakespearean Insult' Oh's bold remarks didn't just spark backlash; they also ignited a wave of admiration online. Fans took to social media to praise "The Sympathizer" star for standing firmly with Colbert during a difficult moment. One Instagram user gushed, "I love a good Shakespearean insult," referencing Oh's theatrical curse aimed at CBS and Paramount. Another praised both stars, writing, "I know Stephen is really, really sad, mostly because he knows 200 people will also be out of work. He's a good man, and he feels responsible. By the way, I love Sandra Oh!" Several users lauded her grace and sincerity, noting how she used her moment in the spotlight to center Colbert and acknowledge the show's team. "I absolutely love her," one fan wrote. "She has so much integrity and care, and the way she used her time to point back to Stephen and recognize the moment was so gracefully done." Tony Dokoupil Defends CBS Amid Colbert Cancellation Backlash, Calls For Cultural Reflection Among the critics was "CBS Mornings" anchor Tony Dokoupil, who pushed back on Oh's implication that the cancellation was politically motivated. "The business is broken," Dokoupil said, per the Daily Mail. "And what no one seems to acknowledge is that politics has also changed." He pointed to the increasingly partisan tone in late-night programming as a factor, saying, "The business changed and so did the politics, and it got way more one-sided than anything Johnny Carson was ever doing." Dokoupil concluded by urging a broader reflection: "I think we should reflect on those changes as well - it's been a big shift culturally in that regard also." Jon Stewart Slams Paramount And CBS For Their Move To Cancel Stephen Colbert's Show The decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has stirred strong reactions across the entertainment industry, with several prominent voices coming to Colbert's defense. Among them are late-night legends David Letterman and Jon Stewart, both of whom publicly criticized the move. Stewart, the former host of "The Daily Show," didn't mince words. He directly tied the cancellation to the recent $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. "The shows that you now seek to cancel, censor, and control, a not insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those f-cking shows," Stewart said, clearly frustrated. However, not everyone agrees with Stewart's take. Dokoupil acknowledged the "emotional views" behind Stewart's comments but pushed back on the logic. "I don't have an MBA, but he's not right that the merger, the $8 billion, is based on reruns of a comedy show, no," he said. "People are buying the movies and the sitcoms, and the sports. They're not based on reruns of [CBS Mornings] either, so I think it's wrong."
Fox News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
CBS host pours cold water on liberal outrage to Colbert cancellation, says late-night industry is 'broken'
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil is pushing back at the liberal outrage towards his network's cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." "The business is broken," Dokoupil said of the late-night industry on Tuesday. "And what no one seems to acknowledge is that the politics also changed. The business changed and so did the politics, and it got way more one-sided than anything Johnny Carson was ever doing. I think we should reflect on those changes as well. It's been a big shift culturally in that regard also." Dokoupil and his morning colleagues reacted to the scathing monologue from "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, who didn't buy CBS' explanation that its decision to cancel Stephen Colbert's late-night show was purely a financial one. Stewart linked the cancellation to parent company Paramount's forthcoming $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, which is seeking approval from the Trump administration's FCC, touting to his corporate bosses, "The shows that you now seek to cancel, censor and control, a not insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those f---ing shows." Dokoupil suggested Stewart, whose Comedy Central show is also under the Paramount umbrella, oversold late-night contributions to the company's bottom line. "I don't have an MBA, but he's not right that the merger, the $8 billion, is based on reruns of a comedy show," the CBS host said. "People are buying the movies and the sitcoms and the sports. They're not based on reruns of us, either. So I think he's wrong about that." His co-host Gayle King, a frequent guest on 'The Late Show,' remained defensive of Colbert, telling Dokoupil, "I think many people feel there's another way to do it." "It's a very difficult position, in the end, to disagree with something that the company is doing, but also still loving your job and loving what you do," King said before urging viewers to watch Stewart's full monologue. Liberals have been outraged over Colbert's shocking cancellation, which will take effect in May 2026. Many of them, including Stewart, believe the move was meant to kowtow to President Donald Trump. But a report from Puck's Matt Belloni showed that Colbert's show was costing the network $40 million a year and that it had been running on a whopping $100 million budget per season. While the liberal late-night hosts are struggling, Fox News Channel's "Gutfeld!" has surged to become late-night's highest-rated program. In the second quarter of 2025, the show notched 3 million viewers and 365,000 in the 25-54 age demographic at the 10 p.m. ET hour, putting it ahead of "The Late Show," "The Daily Show," and late-night programs on ABC and NBC.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
CBS Mornings anchor insults Stephen Colbert live on-air
Steven Colbert has been insulted live on-air by one of his CBS stablemates who implied the axing of the liberal star's talk show is no great loss. Tony Dokoupil branded Colbert and his stablemates 'one sided' on CBS Mornings Wednesday while he and his colleagues discussed Jon Stewart 's defense of The Late Show, which will disappear from screens in May 2026. Stewart claimed on his show Tuesday that a large part of CBS' parent company Paramount's $8 billion valuation was due to Colbert, despite The Late Show losing $40 million a year. Paramount plans to merge with media company Skydance in the coming months if it can gain approval from President Trump's Federal Communications Commission. Stewart and others have suggested anti-MAGA Colbert had been axed to grease the wheels of that deal. But Dokoupil was clearly unimpressed by that theory and even gave an exasperated sounding sigh live on air after the clip of Stewart was played. 'I understand the emotional views,' he said. 'I don't have an MBA but he's not right that the merger, the $8 billion, is based on reruns of a comedy show, no. 'People are buying the movies and the sitcoms and the sports. They're not based on reruns of us (CBS Mornings) either, so I think it's wrong.' Dokoupil then attacked Colbert himself, saying his show and its competitors 'got way way more one-sided than anything Johnny Carson was ever doing'. He was referring to talk show icon Carson, whose late night program paved the way for the likes of Colbert and who never shared his political views during his 30 years on air. He added: '[Stewart] acknowledged that these late-night shows are what he called like a Blockbuster kiosk inside a Tower Record – so the business is broken.' Co-host Gayle King ignored Dokoupil while adding that she felt sorry for Colbert, describing it as 'very difficult'. Dokoupil agreed, adding that he felt 'for the whole staff of both those shows, and whatever comes next for everybody'. Dokoupil is no stranger to going against the grain, and last year found himself hauled before CBS' in-house DEI team after clashing with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his anti-Israel views. Stewart's spiel came during a reflective segment on The Daily Show, which originally aired alongside Colbert's since-cancelled 'Colbert Report' in the 2000s. He said Colbert went on to 'exceed all expectations' upon leaving Comedy Central for late-night, before acknowledging the fading format as a whole. 'Now, I acknowledge, losing money, late-night TV is a struggling financial model ,' he said. 'We are all basically operating a Blockbuster kiosk inside of a Tower Records.' 'But when your industry is faced with changes, you don't just call it a day,' joking. 'W hen CDs stopped selling, they didn't just go, "Oh, well, music, it's been a good run!".' He addressed executives at Paramount - CBS's parent company - directly, accusing them of capitulating to Trump to secure the sale. He said: '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.' 'At that time, poor Andy Rooney must have been rolling over in his bed,' he joked of the late legendary news writer. 'That's right. He is alive. Andy Rooney is alive.' 'I understand the corporate fear. I understand the fear that you and your advertisers have with $8 billion at stake. But understand this,' Stewart added. 'Truly, the shows that you now seek to cancel, censor, and control? A not-insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those [expletive] shows,' he added. Last Thursday, CBS announced that the comedian's decade-long run as the host of CBS' late night flagship will end next May. Colbert was paid between $15 million and $20 million a year for his failing show. 'Insiders' immediately maintained to publications like Puck and Variety the top-rated show was canceled due to being a money pit what was losing $40million a year. The sudden move s parked immediate backlash from left-wing celebrities and politicians, who claim the decision was strictly politically-motivated.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shock as CBS Mornings anchor INSULTS Stephen Colbert live on-air and suggests axing of his talk show is no big loss
Steven Colbert has been insulted live on-air by one of his CBS stablemates who implied the axing of the liberal star's talk show is no great loss. Tony Dokoupil branded Colbert and his stablemates 'one sided' on CBS Mornings Wednesday while he and his colleagues discussed Jon Stewart 's defense of The Late Show, which will disappear from screens in May 2026. Stewart claimed on his show Tuesday that a large part of CBS' parent company Paramount's $8 billion valuation was due to Colbert, despite The Late Show losing $40 million a year. Paramount plans to merge with media company Skydance in the coming months if it can gain approval from President Trump's Federal Communications Commission. Stewart and others have suggested anti-MAGA Colbert had been axed to grease the wheels of that deal. But Dokoupil was clearly unimpressed by that theory and even gave an exasperated sounding sigh live on air after the clip of Stewart was played. 'I understand the emotional views,' he said. 'I don't have an MBA but he's not right that the merger, the $8 billion, is based on reruns of a comedy show, no. 'People are buying the movies and the sitcoms and the sports. They're not based on reruns of us (CBS Mornings) either, so I think it's wrong.' Dokoupil then attacked Colbert himself, saying his show and its competitors 'got way way more one-sided than anything Johnny Carson was ever doing'. He was referring to talk show icon Carson, whose late night program paved the way for the likes of Colbert and who never shared his political views during his 30 years on air. He added: '[Stewart] acknowledged that these late-night shows are what he called like a Blockbuster kiosk inside a Tower Record – so the business is broken.' Co-host Gayle King ignored Dokoupil while adding that she felt sorry for Colbert, describing it as 'very difficult'. Dokoupil agreed, adding that he felt 'for the whole staff of both those shows, and whatever comes next for everybody'. Dokoupil is no stranger to going against the grain, and last year found himself hauled before CBS' in-house DEI team after clashing with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his anti-Israel views. Stewart's spiel came during a reflective segment on The Daily Show, which originally aired alongside Colbert's since-cancelled 'Colbert Report' in the 2000s. He said Colbert went on to 'exceed all expectations' upon leaving Comedy Central for late-night, before acknowledging the fading format as a whole. 'Now, I acknowledge, losing money, late-night TV is a struggling financial model,' he said. 'We are all basically operating a Blockbuster kiosk inside of a Tower Records.' 'But when your industry is faced with changes, you don't just call it a day,' joking. 'When CDs stopped selling, they didn't just go, "Oh, well, music, it's been a good run!".' He addressed executives at Paramount - CBS's parent company - directly, accusing them of capitulating to Trump to secure the sale. He said: '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.' 'At that time, poor Andy Rooney must have been rolling over in his bed,' he joked of the late legendary news writer. 'That's right. He is alive. Andy Rooney is alive.' 'I understand the corporate fear. I understand the fear that you and your advertisers have with $8 billion at stake. But understand this,' Stewart added. 'Truly, the shows that you now seek to cancel, censor, and control? A not-insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those f**king shows,' he added. Last Thursday, CBS announced that the comedian's decade-long run as the host of CBS' late night flagship will end next May. Colbert was paid between $15 million and $20 million a year for his failing show. 'Insiders' immediately maintained to publications like Puck and Variety the top-rated show was canceled due to being a money pit what was losing $40million a year. The sudden move s parked immediate backlash from left-wing celebrities and politicians, who claim the decision was strictly politically-motivated. The cancellation was revealed two days after Colbert used the term 'big fat bribe' to describe Paramount's $16million settlement with President Trump. Paramount, which owns CBS, decided to settle on the suit over deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris.
