Colbert Cancellation Economics

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Stephen Colbert, Late-Night

Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV

CBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.

Nicki Swift - Video on MSN · 2d

The Real Reason "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" Was Cancelled

The sudden cancellation of "The Late Show" sent shockwaves through the industry and the viewing audience. Paramount insisted their reasons were financial, but the timing of the cancellation suggests something more nefarious may be at foot.

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

Colbert Is Latest Casualty of Late-Night TV's Fade-Out

The announced end of one of the most popular broadcast late-night shows, days after host Stephen Colbert accused the network owner of bribing President Donald Trump to approve a merger, drew cries of political foul play from liberal politicians,

Colbert, Donald Trump

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 12h

Trump resonds to 'Late Show' cancellation: 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired'

CBS says its decision to end Stephen Colbert’s late-night comedy show is financial, not political. Yet even with the ample skepticism about that explanation, there's no denying the economics were not working in Colbert's favor.

Insider on MSN · 17h

Jon Stewart suggests Colbert's cancellation is tied to Paramount's Trump settlement

Jon Stewart is questioning whether CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s late-night show was purely financial. He points to Paramount’s recent $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a sign the company may be trying to smooth a deal and stay in Trump’s good graces.

The Washington Post · 23h

Colbert jokes about 'cancel culture' and has a very pointed message for President Donald Trump

Stephen Colbert returned to the stage in New York for his first full program after CBS announced that it was canceling his “Late Show” next May

Trump-Favoring FCC Chair Takes Aim At Democrats 'Wailing' Over Colbert Cancellation

Brendan Carr weighed in on what he called a "quite revealing" reaction to CBS's decision to end "The Late Show." ...

CBS staffers question why Stephen Colbert’s show was canceled, calling it a ‘chilling of free speech’

CBS staffers are questioning the motives and timing behind the network’s decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen ...

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Breaking down claim CBS was losing $40M a year on Colbert's 'Late Show'

Rumors about the $40 million annual losses appeared to stem from reports published by a media outlet called Puck and the New ...

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Trump's FCC chair trolls Democrats for 'wailing' over cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show

Trump's FCC chair joins the president in commenting on the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS.

CBS to Cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Citing ‘Financial Decision’

TV’s ongoing problems with late night have come for Stephen Colbert, with CBS announcing Thursday that it plans to end his ...

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FCC Chair Wades Into Late-Night Saga: “The Left Is Acting Like They’re Losing A Loyal DNC Spokesperson”

FCC chairman Brendan Carr says "the left is acting like they’re losing a loyal DNC spokesperson” after the cancellation of ...

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CBS’ Colbert Axe and Late-Night’s Slow Death

It's difficult not to see how an ownership change impacted 'The Late Show' franchise, but the move also reveals stubborn ...

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Joe Scarborough decries ‘terrible’ timing of Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ cancellation

Joe” co-host spotlighted the full context leading up to CBS’ announcement that it’s canceling its marquee late-night talk ...

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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Conclude in May 2026, Prompting Economic Concerns in New York

CBS announced "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026 due to financial reasons, impacting NYC jobs and ...

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There’s a bigger story behind Colbert’s cancellation

CBS announced that it was going to cancel The Late Show With Stephen Colbert after Colbert’s contract ends in May 2026. The news comes at a politically fraught moment for CBS and its parent company, ...

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