CBS strokes Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show”. This reports, among other things, the “Variety” industry portal. The US broadcaster explained this with a “financial decision”. The late night program has a long tradition at CBS, which began that the broadcaster had recruited David Letterman from NBC in 1993.
Recently, however, there have been more discussions about the late night shows in the American TV industry. According to the “Variety” report, the media companies were shyed by the high costs associated with the production of the programs. Meanwhile, the young spectators emigrate to the streaming services.
Stephen Colbert is considered a Trump critic
For the end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” it says from CBS: “We think Stephen Colbert will not be replaced and will retire ‘The Late Show’ in May 2026.” In the statement, those responsible for the transmitter continues that the dismissal is “a purely financial decision against the background of a difficult situation in the late night scene”. It is not related to quotas, content or processes in the company.
Stephen Colbert took over the “Late Show” in 2015 by David Letterman. The 61-year-old is considered a loud critic of US President Donald Trump.
According to “Variety”, the moderator is said to have been informed about the broadcaster’s decision on Wednesday evening. He joked in front of the audience when recording the show on Thursday: “It is a fantastic job. I wish someone else would get it.” He also thanked the CBS managers and around 200 employees of the program.
According to the scoops of spectators, Colbert is also said to have said: “Yes, I share their feelings. It is not only the end of our show, but also the end of ‘The Late Show’ on CBS. I will not be replaced. It will simply be gone.”
