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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
David Letterman takes subtle aim at CBS amid Colbert 'Late Show' cancellation
David Letterman hasn't spoken out specifically about CBS' cancellation of the late night talk show just yet, but he's dropping hints about where he stands. Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for more than 20 years before being succeeded by Stephen Colbert in 2015. On July 17, Colbert announced that the network was canceling the series for good. Seemingly in response, Letterman's official YouTube channel has uploaded a 20-minute compilation of the comedian roasting CBS during his tenure on the show over the years. While the clips are old, the video was added to YouTube on Monday, July 21, as CBS faces criticism for canceling "The Late Show." "You can't spell CBS without BS," the description of the video read. The video includes moments of Letterman, 78, slamming the "bumbling executives" at CBS and complaining that the network doesn't care about his show. USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Letterman for further comment. The timing of the upload didn't go unnoticed by fans. "Thanks, Letterman people, for still taking potshots at the network," one YouTube comment read. Stephen Colbert's friends Jon Stewart, Fallon support him on 'Late Show' The compilation video wasn't the only pointed upload on Letterman's YouTube channel since the news about the "Late Show" broke. On July 18, the channel also uploaded a 2006 "Late Show" interview with Colbert, then the host of "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central, who discussed mocking President George W. Bush at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. "This channel's reaction time remains undefeated. Whoever makes the decision to post timely clips: thank you," one YouTube commenter wrote. Colbert, 61, made the shocking announcement that CBS has canceled the "Late Show" on Thursday, July 17. The network has opted to end the show entirely in May 2026, rather than replace Colbert as host. Stephen Colbert is out at CBS. Is all of late-night TV officially doomed? The decision has sparked a wave of support for Colbert and criticism of CBS. Some have accused the network's parent company, Paramount, of canceling the show to appease President Donald Trump amid a pending merger with Skydance Media that requires federal approval. Colbert is an outspoken critic of Trump and regularly mocks the president on his show. The cancellation news also came just days after Colbert criticized Paramount for a controversial $16 million settlement with Trump, who sued over a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris that he claimed was deceptively edited. Colbert slammed the settlement as a "big fat bribe" on July 14. But Paramount has maintained that canceling "The Late Show" was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." Letterman served as host of "The Late Show" from 1993 to 2015, after previously hosting "Late Night" on NBC from 1982 to 1993. Since retiring from late-night, Letterman has occasionally hosted a talk show on Netflix, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction." Contributing: Bryan Alexander; Reuters
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘For the next 10 months, the gloves are off': Colbert, Stewart, and Fallon sound off on CBS ‘Late Show' cancelation
Advertisement Stephen Colbert After briefly commenting on the news last week, Colbert kicked off Monday's show by addressing the elephant in the room. Joking that 'cancel culture has gone too far,' Colbert spoke about the impact of the announcement and what he plans to do next. 'Over the weekend, it sunk in that they're killing off our show, but they made one mistake, they left me alive,' he said while looking at camera and removing his glasses. 'And now, for the next 10 months, the gloves are off.' Colbert later questioned CBS calling the move just a financial decision when his series continues to be 'No. 1 in ratings,' and poked fun at Advertisement 'I could see us losing $24 million, but where would Paramount have possibly spent the other $16 million... oh yeah,' Colbert said. The late-night host also responded to Trump's recent social media posts celebrating the cancelation. 'How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go [expletive] yourself,' Colbert said. But when it came to Trump's social media post saying that rival host Jimmy Kimmel 'is next,' Colbert joked that there's only room for one late-night martyr. 'No, absolutely not Kimmel, I am the martyr,' Colbert said. 'There's only room for one on this cross and I got to tell you, the view is fantastic from up here.' Later in the show, Colbert brought out 'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird Al' Yankovic to cheer up the audience about the show ending next year. Parodying the Jon Stewart Stewart, who hosts 'The Daily Show' on Mondays, didn't hold back during his monologue, noting that the show's network is also owned by Paramount. After lauding Colbert's work over the years, from his early days on 'The Daily Show to 'The Colbert Report" to taking over for Letterman on 'The Late Show,' Stewart called out CBS for its decision. Advertisement 'The fact that CBS didn't try to save their No. 1 rated network 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, later adding that the move was a way to assuage 'a fragile and vengeful president.' 'I understand the fear that you and your advertisers have with $8 billion at stake. But understand this, truly, the shows that you now seek to cancel, censor, and control, a not insignificant portion of that $8 billion value came from those [expletive] shows,' Stewart said. 'That's what made you that money, shows that say something, shows that take a stand, shows that are unafraid.' Stewart went on to call out, not just CBS, but all institutions and organizations capitulating to every whim of the administration. 'If you're trying to figure out why Stephen's show is ending, I don't think the answer can be found in some smoking-gun email or phone call from Trump to CBS executives or in CBS's QuickBooks spreadsheets on the financial health of late night,' said Stewart. 'I think the answer is in the fear and pre-compliance that is gripping all of America's institutions at this very moment, institutions that have chosen not to fight the vengeful and vindictive actions of our pubic-hair-doodling commander-in-chief. This is not the moment to give in. I'm not giving in. I'm not going anywhere... I think.' Jimmy Fallon Even Fallon weighed in on the news briefly during his monologue. 'Welcome to 'The Tonight Show.' I am your host, well, at least for tonight,' Fallon joked. 'I don't like it. I don't like what's going on one bit. These are crazy times.' Advertisement John Oliver and Jimmy Kimmel Over the weekend, 'Last Week Tonight' host Matt Juul can be reached at
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Stephen Colbert's Late Show Is Getting Canceled And These 11 Hilarious Moments Prove Why I'll Miss It
Well, this is a plot twist I did not have on my 2025 Bingo card. CBS just announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air its final episode in May 2026, bringing an end to one seriously historic run. Since taking over in 2015, Colbert turned the late-night stage into a nightly therapy session for anyone trying to survive the news cycle, with jokes, of course. Twitter (sorry, X) has been in full meltdown mode, with fans calling out CBS for cancelling one of the few late-night hosts who wasn't afraid to go all in. One person even said, 'He's the only reason I remembered what channel CBS is.' Can't even argue with that. Here are some of his best moments with guests that can crack me up at any given time of the day. When Colbert asked Chris Hemsworth about sandwiches and accidentally triggered his Australian passport requirements. When Colbert tried to prove Hey Stephen was about him and Taylor Swift shut it down with his exact age. When Colbert asked Nicki Minaj who likes big butts more—Biden or Trump—and she didn't hesitate to answer. When Woody Harrelson said nail polish was the worst smell and Colbert reminded us it's also a fire hazard on planes. When Colbert asked Cate Blanchett about the afterlife, and she said what we all think is totally normal. When Colbert tried to join BTS and asked for a style makeover like it was totally normal. When Colbert accidentally called his show 'The Colbert Report' in an interview with Joaquin Phoenix and nostalgia smacked him mid-sentence. The Colbert Report (yep, it's Col-bear Re-pore) was the satirical late-night show that ran from 2005 to 2014. Stephen Colbert played a fake right-wing pundit with perfect hair and no self-awareness, and made it weirdly genius. When Ryan Gosling said man or mosquito is the scariest animal and Colbert suddenly got very quiet about it. When Saoirse Ronan listed her worst name fails, Colbert said she gives Suarez vibes. When Colbert watched Gordon Ramsay commit a $2 million crime in real time. When Keanu Reeves casually said George Carlin's autograph read 'f* you' and Colbert approved. Well, at least he'll be leaving behind a legacy of fearless monologues and weirdly specific burns.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
John Oliver Reacts To The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Cancellation: ‘Terrible News'
Published By : Bang Showbiz Last Updated: After the programme was canned by CBS, John Oliver has said he is "incredibly sad" to hear The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been shelved. John Oliver has called the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert 'terrible news for the world of comedy". Last Thursday (17.07.25), CBS pulled the plug on the 61-year-old presenter's nightly talk programme, with the final episode set to air in May, and now Oliver – who fronts Last Week Tonight With John Oliver – said it is 'incredibly sad" Colbert's show has been canned. Speaking with journalists in Erie, Pennsylvania, Oliver, 48, said: 'I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show. It's incredibly sad. 'I am partly excited to see what they're going to do for the next 10 months. It's terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy. 'Late-night shows mean a lot to me, not just because I work in them, but because even growing up in England, I would watch Letterman's show, which of course was Stephen's show, and think about what a glamorous world that was." Oliver added it had 'always been one of the most fun things" to appear on The Late Show – which had previously been helmed by David Letterman from 1982 to 2015 – and said he was looking forward to seeing what would be next for Colbert. Oliver continued: 'So to have got to be on Letterman's show and Stephen's show has been always one of the most fun things, so it's very, very, very sad news. 'I look forward to seeing what he's going to do next because that man will not stop." Oliver isn't the only late-night host to react to The Late Show's cancellation, as Jimmy Fallon – who fronts The Tonight Show – admitted he was 'just as shocked as everyone" to hear Colbert's programme had been axed. He wrote in an Instagram story: 'Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come. 'I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30. But honestly, he's really been a gentleman and a true friend over the years, going back to The Colbert Report, and I'm sure whatever he does next will be just as brilliant." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
John Oliver breaks silence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancellation
John Oliver has called the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert "terrible news for the world of comedy". Last Thursday (17.07.25), CBS pulled the plug on the 61-year-old presenter's nightly talk programme, with the final episode set to air in May, and now Oliver - who fronts Last Week Tonight With John Oliver - said it is 'incredibly sad' Colbert's show has been canned. Speaking with journalists in Erie, Pennsylvania, Oliver, 48, said: 'I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show. It's incredibly sad. 'I am partly excited to see what they're going to do for the next 10 months. It's terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy. 'Late-night shows mean a lot to me, not just because I work in them, but because even growing up in England, I would watch Letterman's show, which of course was Stephen's show, and think about what a glamorous world that was.' Oliver added it had 'always been one of the most fun things' to appear on The Late Show - which had previously been helmed by David Letterman from 1982 to 2015 - and said he was looking forward to seeing what would be next for Colbert. Oliver continued: 'So to have got to be on Letterman's show and Stephen's show has been always one of the most fun things, so it's very, very, very sad news. 'I look forward to seeing what he's going to do next because that man will not stop.' Oliver isn't the only late-night host to react to The Late Show's cancellation, as Jimmy Fallon - who fronts The Tonight Show - admitted he was 'just as shocked as everyone' to hear Colbert's programme had been axed. He wrote in an Instagram story: 'Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I'd ride this out with him for years to come. 'I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30. But honestly, he's really been a gentleman and a true friend over the years, going back to The Colbert Report, and I'm sure whatever he does next will be just as brilliant.' Jimmy Kimmel took aim at CBS after the network shelved The Late Show, and posted on social media: 'Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS.'
