Why was ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ canceled? The real reason

Here's the reason why Stephen's stint on 'The Late Show' is ending after more than a decade.

The worst and most cringe-worthy moments from Stephen Colbert's now-canceled 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert's run as CBS 'Late Show' host ends after years of liberal political activism, declining ratings and a reported $40 million annual loss.

Stephen Colbert Ends ‘Late Show’ With “Normal,” Star-Studded Episode, Joking the Pope “Canceled”

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced names, with one key exception.

Stephen Colbert Was in Shock When He Found Out 'The Late Show' Was Being Canceled: 'Could You Say That One More Time?'

Stephen Colbert was just as shocked as everyone else when Paramount abruptly decided to end his talk show after more than a decade on the air. The news came in July 2025, with the final episode marked for Thursday,
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Trump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims

Longtime reporter Bill Carter claimed that President Donald Trump was personally involved in getting Stephen Colbert's late-night show canceled by CBS network.

Colbert eschews politics during final ‘Late Show’ on CBS

Stephen Colbert largely steered clear of politics or direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of “The Late Show” on Thursday night. Colbert, who repeatedly thanked his staff and viewership for supporting him during his 11 years on CBS,

Jimmy Kimmel admits Colbert's axe job has him fearing the worst

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is opening up about the uncertain future of his career following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. In a candid interview, Kimmel admitted he feels "defeated" by the changing landscape of late-night television and suggested the industry is being "poisoned" by forces beyond declining ratings.