"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," a staple of late-night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as "a big fat bribe.

Jamie Lee Curtis Makes Cryptic Statement Following CBS 'Late Show' Cancellation originally appeared on Parade. Jamie Lee Curtis isn't holding back her feelings about the recent cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Great ratings and brand recognition weren’t enough to save the long-running franchise.

Jimmy Kimmel gave a salute to “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” — and blasted rival network CBS — on Thursday evening, hours after CBS announced that it is canceling Colbert’s series in May 2026 and retiring the “Late Show” brand. “Love you Stephen,” Kimmel wrote on his Instagram story, captioning a clip of Colbert’s …

Prominent political figures as well as Hollywood stars have reacted with disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its run in 2026.