logo
Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

CNN6 days ago
Jon Stewart pulled no punches Monday over CBS's cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late-night show.
During Monday night's broadcast of 'The Daily Show,' Stewart's first since Colbert on Thursday shared that 'The Late Show' would not return beyond May 2026, the late-night veteran lambasted CBS for canceling the program.
'The fact that CBS didn't try to save their No. 1 rated late-night franchise that's been on the air for over three decades is part of what's making everybody wonder … was this purely financial or maybe the path of least resistance for your $8 billion merger,' Stewart said on his Comedy Central program.
Paramount Global — the parent of both CBS and Comedy Central — has been angling for regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media. Critics last week connected the cancellation of Colbert's show, in which he's frequently taken aim at President Donald Trump, with the merger. CBS, for its part, cited financial reasons for discontinuing the show, stating that it was losing money in a challenging environment for late-night programming.
Stewart had harsh words for CBS and Paramount, using several expletives to punctuate his sentiments.
'If you believe as corporations or as networks (that) you can make yourselves so innocuous, that you can serve gruel so flavorless that you will never again' risk Trump's ire, 'you are f**king wrong.'
Stewart is the latest late-night host to denounce the network's cancellation of the 33-year-old show, just months ahead of his contract's December 2025 expiration. Just last week, Stewart said his team hasn't 'heard anything' from executives about whether his show will be renewed. Soon after Colbert broke the news of his show's conclusion, fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel slammed the move on Instagram.
'Love you Stephen,' Kimmel wrote on his Instagram story. 'F***k you (…) CBS.'
Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers also offered Colbert support. Taking to their respective Instagram Stories, Fallon wrote, 'I'm just as shocked as everyone,' while Meyers wrote, 'I'm going to miss having him on TV every night.' John Oliver, often viewed as the firebrand of late-night, told reporters on Saturday that the program's cancellation was 'terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy.'
Colbert, who has helmed 'The Late Show' since 2015, first announced his cancellation of during the show's taping last Thursday. CBS has chalked the show's demise to financial pressures. Late-night talk shows across the board are facing the harsh reality that declines in ad revenue can't make up for burgeoning production costs.
But Stewart on Monday waved off the idea that late-night comedy is a financial black hole.
'Look, I understand the corporate fear, I understand the fear that you and your advertisers have with $8 billion at stake,' he said on Monday. 'But understand this: The shows that you now seek to cancel, sensor and control, a not-insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those … shows. That's what made that money.'
Critics have also noted that the program's cancellation comes after Paramount Global's settlement with President Trump. The CBS parent in early July agreed to pay the president $16 million to settle a lawsuit over a '60 Minutes' interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris — despite many legal experts considering it to be a legally dubious case.
The settlement raised concerns that the company was trying to gain the favor of the Federal Communications Commission, whose approval Paramount needs to merge with Skydance Media. Trump has also boasted of an additional $16-plus-million 'side deal' with Skydance's David Ellison, which will see CBS broadcast PSAs for causes important to Trump following the Paramount-Skydance merger.
Colbert has been critical of the settlement.
It's unsurprising that Stewart would offer such a fiery rebuke of CBS's move. The late-night comedian called Paramount's settlement 'shameful' in early July.
Colbert and Stewart have also been colleagues for three decades; Colbert started his late-night career as a correspondent for the Stewart-helmed 'Daily Show' in 1995 only to leave in 2005 to start 'The Colbert Report' at CBS. Colbert helmed the titular show until 2014, after which he headed to 'The Late Show.'
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Messi and his wife had a MUCH better time on infamous Coldplay 'kiss cam'
Messi and his wife had a MUCH better time on infamous Coldplay 'kiss cam'

Yahoo

time5 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Messi and his wife had a MUCH better time on infamous Coldplay 'kiss cam'

These days, getting caught on the Coldplay concert kiss cam isn't necessarily the best thing (that is, if you're allegedly hiding something). But when you're Lionel Messi, the world's best soccer player, and you're with your wife, it's not bad! In fact, you might get sung to by the band's Chris Martin! That's what happened on Sunday, with Messi and wife Antonela appearing on the kiss cam and getting these words from Martin: "Well Leo, my beautiful brother, you and your wife are looking so fine. Thanks for coming today, to see our band play. The number one sports person of all time!" It was all smiles and waves from Messi and Antonela. Everyone loved it. Suffice it to say, they had a MUCH better time than others have had on the Coldplay kiss cam. This comes days after Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a hilarious video for Astronomer that winked at the other viral moment that made headlines. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Messi and wife are on Coldplay kiss cam that caught Astronomer couple

JAMBA TAPS TRENDING PERSONAS FOR NEW SUMMER BUNDLES
JAMBA TAPS TRENDING PERSONAS FOR NEW SUMMER BUNDLES

Yahoo

time5 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

JAMBA TAPS TRENDING PERSONAS FOR NEW SUMMER BUNDLES

Tomato Girls, Pilates Princesses and More Can Express Their Brightest Selves with Jamba'sLimited-Time Bundles ATLANTA, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer Jamba, one of the seven iconic brands within the GoTo Foods platform company, is tapping into a cultural truth: Gen Z and millennials aren't just planning a season — they're curating a narrative. With trending personas like "Tomato Girl" and "Pilates Princess" shaping everything from daily routines to drink orders, summer has become a highly intentional, personalized experience. To meet the moment, Jamba is blending data with storytelling — unveiling limited-time bundles inspired by the behaviors of top summer personas, identified in a new national survey. From this survey of nearly 2,000 Gen Z and Millennials, Jamba created four new limited-time summer bundles that correspond with viral personas – Tomato Girl, Pilates Princess, Coastal Cowgirl, & Grandmacore. "We know that today's consumers are curating their summers around fun, viral personas and we're always looking for creative ways to meet fans where they are," said Kate Morgan, Vice President Marketing, Jamba. "Our new limited-time summer bundles are a way to celebrate these identities with feel‑good flavors that match the experiences Gen Z and millennials are craving and help our fans express their brightest selves all season long." Limited-Time Bundles & Survey Insights:Starting Monday, July 28, the new summer limited-time bundles will be available nationwide at all Jamba locations while supplies last through August 31. Channel your inner summer persona and grab one while you can! Product details and insights from the survey below: Morning Market Bundle Crafted for the Tomato Girl, this bundle includes a Greens & Ginger Smoothie + a sourdough parmesan Savory Pretzel that makes a picture-perfect pair for the 23% of tomato girls most likely to photograph and post their food and drink pics on social media. This fresh duo blends garden-inspired flavors with a kick of citrus and ginger inspired by the 33% of tomato girls that prefer bright, juicy and fresh flavors. Sculpt & Sip BundleInspired by the Pilates Princess, this bundle includes a Berry Brown Sugar Oatmeal Bowl + Protein Berry Workout Smoothie to fuel your flow. The Sculpt & Sip Bundle features workout ready protein since Pilates princesses exercise the most per week, but they're welcome to try our green options as 23% are most likely to opt for clean, wellness-focused options, like green smoothies. Breezy Bundle Made for the Coastal Cowgirl, this bundle includes a Watermelon Bowl Smoothie Bowl + a Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade Over Ice to deliver sun-soaked flavor for the group that has the most pool days each summer and summery drinks per week. Cozy Core Bundle The majority of respondents identified with Grandmacore. 35% feel that smooth, indulgent and comforting food flavors best reflect their vibe. That's why this bundle Includes a Peach Perfection Smoothie + a Waffle, providing comfort with a twist. For more information on Jamba and the new limited-time bundles, please visit and connect with Jamba on TikTok (@jambajuice), Instagram (@jamba), X (@jambajuice), and Facebook (@jamba). About Jamba® Founded in 1990, Jamba is a leading global lifestyle brand that specializes in serving freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls, fresh-squeezed juices and shots, as well as boosts and bites for those on the go. As of March 30, 2025, Jamba had over 770 locations across 34 U.S. states, along with presence in South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Guatemala and Saudi Arabia. Join Jamba rewards for special offers. For more information, visit or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X. Media Contact: press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jamba Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Heaven Help Us, the ‘Crossed' Movie Is Really Happening
Heaven Help Us, the ‘Crossed' Movie Is Really Happening

Gizmodo

time7 minutes ago

  • Gizmodo

Heaven Help Us, the ‘Crossed' Movie Is Really Happening

Chris Sheridan talks Resident Alien's cancellation. Hayden Christensen is still filming the second season of Ahsoka. And could Leatherface survive his own love interest in the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Future events such as these will affect you in the future. Morning Spoilers, ho! THR reports Devin Druid and Ash Santos will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Garth Ennis's Crossed as Stan and Cindy, 'the leaders of a group of strangers thrown together as they attempt to escape northward' from the infected. The film's supporting cast includes Ethan Jones Romero as Thomas; Kyla Hee as Kelly; Chido Nwokocha as Kitrick; Spenser Granese as Brett; Bob Morley as Randall; Ana Mulvoy Ten as Sheena; Steven Hack as Geoff; Angie Campbell as Amy; Peter Falls as Joel; and newcomer Lorenzo Ross as Patrick. Additionally, Owen Harn will lead the infected 'Crossed' as the infamous Horsecock, opposite Fedor Steer as Face and Kelvin Adekunle as Stump. According to Fangoria, David Yarovesky (Brightburn) is attached to write and direct He Never Dies, a horror film about an undying man who returns 'bigger,' 'stronger,' and 'less human' each time he's killed, at Gary Dauberman's production company, Coin Operated. Speaking at Neon's The Next Wave of Horror panel at San Diego Comic-Con (via Bloody-Disgusting), Osgood Perkins discussed his take on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise he's 'certainly in the conversation' to direct the next installment of. My producing partners and I, we went down a path with Texas Chainsaw. To be honest with you, I don't know what's happening with it, but we were certainly in the conversation for it. What's lovely about these people who own the rights — it's the original writer [Kim Henkel] — is that they really care about Leatherface. There's a fondness about his character and the idea that he saw bad things when he was younger, and because he is neurodivergent, he had his difficulties processing, and that's when turned him into a quote 'monster.' It goes back to Frankenstein or wherever you want to be with monsters that are usually the misunderstood, sensitive type. I think your idea is beautiful. I don't see any reason why not. The rights holders provided us with a guide book that they had put together. 'These are the things that we think are important, these are the things we'd love to see, these are the things we don't like,' so on and so forth. One of the things was 'Leatherface should never have a love interest.' My partners and I were like, 'Well, now you've said it!' Relatedly, AvPGalaxy has a new poster for Predator: Badlands from San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. Cineverse has also released a teaser for its new, unrated remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night starring Rohan Campbell as Billy. A missing woman mysteriously reappears, claiming she's being hunted by a 'dark force that twists fear into reality' in the trailer for We're Not Safe Here, coming to VOD this August 22. According to an update from Spacecon San Antonio's Facebook page (via Screen Rant), Hayden Christensen is unable to make the event this year as the actor is 'still filming the next season of Ahsoka.' Speaking with Screen Rant, Resident Alien showrunner Chris Sheridan admitted he 'sort of saw' the series' cancellation 'coming a long time ago' and made sure season four would 'finish telling the story.' It wasn't brand new news for us. We sort of saw it coming a long time ago. I mean, a year ago, when we started the season, I was pretty sure that this is how it would go down. So, in trying to figure out what we were doing creatively for season four, I made a decision, back then, to finish telling the story. I didn't want to end up in a situation where we had cliffhangers and it was left untold and then we got canceled after that. So, we sort of took it upon ourselves to end it our own way. Finally, Apple TV+ has released a teaser for Pluribus, a mysterious new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan starring Rhea Seehorn, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Karolina Wydra, Miriam Shor, and Samba Schutte. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store