CBS is ending ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year
In a shocking move, CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year, potentially exiting the late-night television business altogether.
www.cnn.comI don’t have live access to current news in this turn, but I can summarize the situation up to the latest widely reported updates.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been reported in multiple outlets as ending after the 2025–2026 season, with CBS describing the decision as financially driven in the context of a challenging late-night environment.[2][3][4]
- Public statements indicated Colbert would host through the next season, with May 2026 cited as the finale for the show and the franchise overall, marking the end of a long-running late-night era for CBS.[4][5][8]
- Reactions to the news included surprise and discussions about broader implications for late-night television, streaming strategies, and CBS/Paramount’s programming slate; coverage from outlets like BBC, The New York Times, and CBS News provides multiple angles on timing, financial rationale, and industry impact.[3][5][4]
If you’d like, I can fetch the most current articles and pull out a quick timeline, key reasons CBS gave, and what it means for Colbert’s future plans and the late-night landscape. I can also provide a concise one-page briefing with a few notable guest appearances that might have defined the final season.