Here’s why CBS canceled ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ after 11 seasons
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to late-night television as CBS officially cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after 11 successful seasons.
- The shocking announcement came during a July 2025 taping, where Colbert revealed to the audience that not only was his run ending, but the iconic franchise itself would also come to a close. “I’m not being replaced.
- CBS later confirmed the cancellation, calling it a “purely financial decision” amid growing challenges in late-night television.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to late-night television as CBS officially cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after 11 successful seasons.
The shocking announcement came during a July 2025 taping, where Colbert revealed to the audience that not only was his run ending, but the iconic franchise itself would also come to a close. “I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away,” the comedian told stunned fans.
CBS later confirmed the cancellation, calling it a “purely financial decision” amid growing challenges in late-night television. The network praised Colbert’s contribution, highlighting that The Late Show remained the number one late-night program for nine straight seasons and recently earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series.