CBS’s suspiciously timed cancellation of ‘The Late Show’ has united all late-night talk show hosts in a righteous rage.

CBS announced Thursday that it will air its final season of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” next year, and MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough finds the timing to be especially curious.

The facts are these: The highest-rated show on late night was nominated for an Emmy on Tuesday. On Thursday, Paramount/CBS announced its cancellation.

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will broadcast its final show in May, CBS said Thursday. The Morning Joe panel discusses.July 18, 2025 ...

Another talk show host, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, told Deadline “it’s a sad day for late-night television.” “I think Stephen Colbert is a singular talent,” Cohen said.