'Late Show' host Colbert bows out with a little help from Paul McCartney, Trump exults
Summary
Stephen Colbert's CBS show, "The Late Show," ended after 11 years with a final episode featuring Paul McCartney. The show was canceled amid controversy involving CBS's ties to President Donald Trump, who celebrated the show's end on social media.Key Facts
- "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" aired over 1,800 episodes from 2015 to 2026.
- The show was canceled by CBS, which said the decision was based on financial reasons.
- The cancellation happened as CBS's parent company was seeking approval for an $8.4 billion merger.
- Stephen Colbert had criticized CBS for settling a $16 million deal with President Trump over a disputed interview editing.
- Paul McCartney appeared in the final episode and performed "Hello, Goodbye" with Colbert.
- President Trump reacted on social media, calling Colbert untalented and praising the end of the show.
- CBS hired Bari Weiss, a right-wing journalist, to lead its news division around the same time.
- Colbert's show was known for mocking Trump and was the ratings leader in its time slot.
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