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Ignoring Trump, Colbert Bids Farewell to ‘Late Show’ as CBS Transitions Time Slot

Fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater protested CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, as the network cited financial reasons and critics pointed to merger politics.

Stephen Colbert signed off CBS’ “The Late Show” for the final time Thursday, concluding an 11-year tenure amid swirling political controversy and network cost-cutting. The parent company, Paramount, ended the late-night program, citing budget constraints. However, fans suspect political retaliation played a role, noting the media company was actively seeking federal approval from the Trump administration for a corporate merger when executives ca…
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follow.it broke the news on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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