CBS is ending ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year
In a shocking move, CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year, potentially exiting the late-night television business altogether.
www.cnn.comHere’s a quick update on Stephen Colbert.
- CBS has recently announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end after the 2025–2026 season, with the final episodes airing in May 2026. This marks a major shift for Colbert and CBS’s late-night lineup. [CNN report cited, 2025-07-17] [Economic Times summary, 2025-07-17]
- Colbert has been open about health-related interruptions in the past, including a period of appendix recovery that affected show tapings. He also returned to the desk after various breaks tied to strikes and other disruptions. [CNN report, 2025-07-17][CBS Boston update, 2025-07-17]
- Following the cancellation news, there has been widespread discussion about Colbert’s next steps, with media outlets signaling possible future projects or shifts in his hosting career, though no official successor announcements have been made for Colbert’s next role. [CNN report, 2025-07-17][Daily Mail coverage, 2025-07-17]
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