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'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out after show cancelled

'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out after show cancelled

Summary

Stephen Colbert will host his final episode of "The Late Show" on CBS after 11 seasons. CBS ended the show last year, saying money problems were the reason, but some, including Colbert, think President Donald Trump's criticism may have played a role.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Colbert is leaving "The Late Show" after 11 seasons.
  • His final episode will air on Thursday night.
  • CBS announced the show's end in the previous summer.
  • The official reason given was economic (money) issues.
  • Colbert and others suspect that repeated criticism by President Donald Trump influenced the decision.
  • The show was broadcast on CBS.
  • Colbert’s departure marks the end of his long career in late-night TV.
  • The cancellation was publicly announced several months before the final episode.
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