Summary
CBS is ending "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in May, closing a long-running TV program. The decision is described by CBS as financially driven, not linked to Colbert's show performance or content. Colbert has been a known critic of former President Trump, and his show won several awards and nominations.
Key Facts
- CBS will cancel "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" next May.
- Stephen Colbert criticized a settlement involving Trump and CBS's parent company, Paramount.
- CBS states the cancellation is purely for financial reasons amid challenges in late-night TV.
- Colbert has hosted "The Late Show" since 2015, succeeding David Letterman.
- The show has received a Primetime Emmy nomination and won a Peabody Award.
- Colbert’s show still holds strong viewership and is leading its broadcast time slot.
- Stephen Colbert is known for his political content and has frequently criticized Donald Trump.
