Colbert averaged about 2.4 million viewers a night, higher than either Jimmy. But more importantly, the timing of Colbert’s ousting is curious. The cancellation happened days after Colbert called ...

Stephen Colbert got an assist on 'The Late Show' from some of his late-night rivals following CBS's sudden decision to axe ...

The comedian's decade-long run as the host of The Late Show will end next May, with many speculating that the top-rated show was canceled because it was losing tens of millions of dollars.

CBS announced that the late-night show would be ending in May 2026, citing a "financial decision" amid a declining linear TV ...