Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Canceled by CBS After 10 Years

Stephen Colbert’s run as host of The Late Show will come to a close in May 2026, CBS announced Thursday, ending a decade-long stretch that redefined political satire on late-night television. The network framed the decision as “purely financial” amid a challenging economic landscape for broadcast media. CBS will air new episodes through the end of the 2025-2026 season, but confirmed it will not replace Colbert or continue The Late Show under a new host. The show, originally launched by David Letterman in 1993, has remained a cornerstone of CBS’s lineup and led its time slot for nine consecutive seasons.

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Confirmed for 2027—Will It Be the Final Chapter?

The Last of Us season 3 is set to arrive in 2027, so fans will have to wait a little while to see new episodes on HBO Max. Season 3 will move forward with showrunner Craig Mazin. According to NME, HBO’s Francesca Orci revealed that there had previously been conversations with Mazin that suggested the show could run anywhere between three and five seasons. But now, it seems there’s a chance it could stop at season 3. HBO boss Casey Bloys told Variety: “The series is definitely planned for 2027. Craig is still working it out whether it will be

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Canceled by CBS After 10 Years

Stephen Colbert’s run as host of The Late Show will come to a close in May 2026, CBS announced Thursday, ending a decade-long stretch that redefined political satire on late-night television. The network framed the decision as “purely financial” amid a challenging economic landscape for broadcast media. CBS will air new episodes through the end of the 2025-2026 season, but confirmed it will not replace Colbert or continue The Late Show under a new host. The show, originally launched by David Letterman in 1993, has remained a cornerstone of CBS’s lineup and led its time slot for nine consecutive seasons.