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The Late Present with Stephen Colbert and your complete Late Present franchise is coming to an finish on the finish of the upcoming season. Stephen Colbert introduced the information throughout Thursday’s broadcast of the late-night collection.
CBS launched the next assertion about ending the long-running collection:
“”‘THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT’ will finish its historic run in Could 2026 on the finish of the published season. We think about Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and can retire ‘THE LATE SHOW’ franchise at the moment. We’re proud that Stephen referred to as CBS dwelling. He and the published will probably be remembered within the pantheon of greats that graced late evening tv.
That is purely a monetary resolution towards a difficult backdrop in late evening. It isn’t associated in any strategy to the present’s efficiency, content material or different issues taking place at Paramount.
Our admiration, affection, and respect for the abilities of Stephen Colbert and his unimaginable crew made this agonizing resolution much more tough. Stephen has taken CBS late evening by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue and interviews with leaders in leisure, politics, information and newsmakers throughout all areas. The present has been #1 in late evening for 9 straight seasons; Stephen’s comedy resonates every day throughout digital and social media; and the published is a staple of the nation’s zeitgeist.
The accomplishments of ‘THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT’ are memorable and vital in efficiency, high quality and stature. With a lot gratitude, we sit up for honoring Stephen and celebrating the present over the subsequent 10 months alongside its thousands and thousands of followers and viewers.”
In line with Deadline, Jimmy Kimmel responded to the information of the tip of the late-night on his Instagram. He mentioned, “Love you Stephen. F*ck you and all of your Sheldons CBS.”
Try Colbert’s video beneath.
What do you assume? Do you watch this late-night collection? Are you unhappy that the Late Present franchise is coming to a detailed?