Network late-night shows have been losing viewers for years, but Colbert‘s program is primed for a ratings bump right now.

CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday. The announcement came three days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global, parent ...

In a decision that shocked the entertainment industry and comedy world, CBS said July 17 that it was cancelling the ...