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The Independent
4 hours ago
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- The Independent
Piers Morgan wades in to Stephen Colbert axing controversy
Piers Morgan criticised Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of The Late Show, claiming most US late-night hosts are now 'hyper-partisan activist hacks'. Morgan's comments followed CBS's cancellation of Colbert's show, with the New York Post also highlighting Colbert's frequent featuring of 'leftist' guests. The British broadcaster supported US late-night TV legend Jay Leno 's view that modern talk shows have become too political and divisive. While CBS cited a 'financial decision' for the cancellation, many of Colbert's supporters questioned the timing, particularly after Paramount's $16m settlement with Donald Trump. Donald Trump expressed satisfaction on social media regarding The Late Show's cancellation, stating he 'absolutely love[d] that Colbert got fired'.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Piers Morgan says more ‘hyper-partisan' late night hosts like Stephen Colbert will be axed
Piers Morgan has hit out at Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of The Late Show, claiming that most US late-night hosts are now 'hyper-partisan activist hacks' and that 'more will follow' in his footsteps. The British broadcaster's comments come after Colbert's US talk show, which he has presented since 2015, was cancelled by the US broadcaster CBS, in what his supporters believe was a politically motivated act due to the host's criticism of Donald Trump. On Sunday (27 July), Morgan shared the cover of the New York Post, which criticised Colbert for how many so-called 'leftist' guests he had featured on the show since 2022. Reacting to the story, Morgan wrote: 'This is so damning. Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats – a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow.' This is so damning. Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats - a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 27, 2025 The 60-year-old doubled down on his stance by agreeing with comments by the US late-night TV legend Jay Leno, who disagreed with the political nature of many modern talk shows. Leno reportedly said in an interview with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute: 'I love political humour, don't get me wrong. But it's just what happens when people wind up cosying too much to one side or the other. Why shoot for just half an audience all the time? You know, why not try to get the whole? I mean, I like to bring people into the big picture.' Morgan later criticised John Oliver after he watched a 60 Minutes interview with the Last Week Tonight presenter. 'Just watched a drooling @60Minutes segment tonight about John Oliver, who was proud of telling his viewers not to vote for Trump at the last election,' Morgan wrote. 'He told them to vote for Kamala Harris instead. That's not comedy, it's partisan political activism.' Colbert's The Late Show was axed earlier this month in what CBS described as a 'financial decision'. But many of Colbert's fans and supporters, including high-profile names including David Letterman and Elizabeth Warren, questioned the timing of the decision. The announcement came shortly after Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, agreed to pay Donald Trump $16m to settle the president's lawsuit against the company over the editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, which the network's lawyers deemed 'meritless' in recent court filings. Trump has gloated over The Late Show's cancellation on social media, writing: 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next.'
Al Bawaba
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Piers Morgan slams Stephen Colbert after firing: 'Just a Democrat Campaign Puppet'
ALBAWABA - Piers Morgan has something to say about the end of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." The TV personality told X on Sunday morning that most late-night shows are now just "hyper-partisan activist hacks" for the Left and that it's "no wonder" Stephen Colbert was fired. He also showed a front page of the New York Post that said, "No wonder he was fired, 'The Left Show With Stephen Colbert.'" Morgan wrote: This is so damning. Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats - a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow. This is so damning. Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats - a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 27, 2025 Morgan isn't the only TV expert who has spoken out against Stephen Colbert's firing. Also on Sunday, Jay Leno, the former host of "The Tonight Show," said that late-night hosts "cozy up" to one political party too often, which turns off some of their viewers. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump (by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) By all means, allow me to say that I enjoy political jokes. That's what happens, though, when people get too close to one side or the other. David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, talked to Leno about this. "Why always aim for half of the audience?" Why not try to get the whole thing? I mean, I like showing people how things fit into the bigger picture. UPDATE: Just watched a drooling @60Minutes segment tonight about John Oliver who was proud of telling his viewers not to vote for Trump at last election. He told them to vote for Kamala Harris instead. That's not comedy, it's partisan political activism. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 28, 2025 The 17th of July brought the news that the end of the "Late Show" would be for all of its versions, not just Stephen Colbert's. CBS said the move was a "financial decision," but some people have thought it was to make the FCC happy because CBS' parent company, Paramount, and Skydance are about to merge.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Piers Morgan: ‘No Wonder' Stephen Colbert Got Canceled When Most Late Night Hosts Are ‘Activist Hacks for the Democrats'
Piers Morgan is weighing in on the cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.' On Sunday morning, the TV personality took to X to say that most late-night hosts have become nothing more than 'hyper-partisan activist hacks' for the Left and that it's really 'no wonder' why Stephen Colbert got the boot. He also shared a New York Post cover that read, 'No wonder he was canned, 'The Left Show With Stephen Colbert.'' More from Variety David Letterman Blasts CBS and Skydance on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Cancellation: 'This Is Pure Cowardice' Stephen Colbert Hails 'South Park' Premiere's Naked Trump as 'Important Message of Hope for Our Times' LISTEN: 'Saiyaara' Shines Bright for Bollywood; 'Superman' Hangs Tough in Week 2; Stephen Colbert Fallout 'This is so damning,' Morgan wrote. 'Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats – a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow.' Morgan is not the only television authority to speak out on Colbert's cancellation. Also on Sunday, former 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno said late-night frontmen too often alienate part of their audience by 'cozying up' to one political party. 'I love political humor, don't get me wrong. But it's just what happens when people wind up cozying too much to one side or the other.' Leno said in an interview with David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. 'Why shoot for just half an audience all the time? You know, why not try to get the whole. I mean, I like to bring people into the big picture.' It was announced on July 17 that the entire 'Late Show,' not just Colbert's iteration, would come to a close after the next TV season. CBS cited the move as a 'financial decision,' but some have wondered if it was to appease Donald Trump's FCC amid a pending merger between CBS' parent company, Paramount, and Skydance. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Solve the daily Crossword
