Cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert sparks industry outcry: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and others React
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Fellow late-night hosts and celebrities have shown an outpouring of support for the decision; many of whom said disbelief and annoyance over the shift.
Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers praise Colbert's legacy
Jimmy said he was 'just as shocked as everyone,' calling Colbert 'one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it.' He added that Colbert had been a gentleman and a true friend since their Colbert Report days, and that he was confident Colbert's next chapter would be just as brilliant.
Seth Meyers, in his Instagram Story, said Colbert was an even better person than he was a comedian and host. He joked that he was excited Colbert could no longer use the excuse of being 'too busy to hang out' with him.
Jimmy Kimmel lashes out at CBS over cancellation
As reported by Variety, Jimmy Kimmel reacted with a mix of affection and fury. He posted, 'Love you Stephen. F** you and all your Sheldons CBS,'* referencing the network's preference for safer sitcoms. His comment was widely shared and echoed by other Hollywood figures.
Celebrities and journalists mourn the end of The Late Show
According to People, Adam Scott called the cancellation 'absolute bulls***' and said he was looking forward to the final 10 months of shows. Katie Couric expressed sadness and demanded more information, while Judd Apatow praised Colbert's brilliance and said his admiration was 'bottomless'.
Jon Batiste, Rachel Zegler, Kristin Chenoweth, and Anderson Cooper also shared emotional tributes. Cooper said Colbert was 'an incredibly decent human being' and praised his ability to have real conversations on television.
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Speculation over political motives behind cancellation
As reported by USA Today, the timing of the cancellation has raised eyebrows. Just days before the announcement, Colbert criticized CBS parent company Paramount for a 16 million dollars settlement with Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview. Colbert called the payment a 'big fat bribe' on-air.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Adam Schiff have publicly questioned whether the cancellation was politically motivated. CBS and Paramount have denied this, stating the decision was 'purely financial' and unrelated to performance or content.
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