‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Ending Next Year
In a shocking move, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May. “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season,” CBS brass said in a statement. “We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time. […]
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What’s Up, Colbert Fans?
In a curveball announcement, CBS just confirmed that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will sign off after its May 2026 broadcast—meaning the network is retiring its entire late-night franchise. That’s right: no more Colbert monologues, no more celebrity sit-downs, and no more midnight escapades on the Eye.
Why the Drop?
Network chiefs called Stephen Colbert “irreplaceable,” but decided to sunset the slot anyway. After nearly 11 years on air (and a 2015 launch that shook up late-night), Colbert’s iconic show will go out on top—leaving everyone to wonder what the comic kingpin, and CBS, will cook up next.
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