A new report from Puck's Matt Belloni is shedding light on the finances that led to CBS' bombshell cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

The Writers Guild of America is calling foul on the shocking cancellation of one of CBS’ most beloved programs, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. In a move that has raised more than a few eyebrows,

Yes, CBS is canceling The Late Show franchise after more than three decades on the air. Stephen took over the show in 2015, and it was originally hosted by David Letterman. The Late Show will end in May 2026, CBS executives announced on July 17, 2025.

E ven with the weekend to process, Hollywood is still in shock over CBS cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The long-running talk show was winning its timeslot comforta

In a wholesale late-night talk show change, CBS is exiting the space with the cancellation of the Late Show With Stephen Colbert, sunsetting the franchise that launched in 1993 with David Letterman as host. Rob Burnett, who was a writer-producer on NBC’s Late Night With David Letterman until Letterman moved to CBS in a dramatic …

Great ratings and brand recognition weren’t enough to save the long-running franchise.

CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.

Prominent political figures as well as Hollywood stars have reacted with disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its run in 2026.