Severance stars Adam Scott, Ben Stiller lead celebrity outrage over CBS axing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
More celebrities voice outrage at The Late Show axeing
- CBS has announced the cancellation of its long-running franchise The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, with its final season set to conclude in May 2026.
- The network said the decision was a “financial decision'”and not related to the show's performance or content, describing Colbert as “irreplaceable”.
- The announcement has sparked widespread outrage among the public and high-profile figures, including actors Adam Scott and Ben Stiller, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
- Warren and others have questioned CBS's motives, suggesting the cancellation might be linked to Colbert's recent on-air criticism of Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump.
- Fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, along with other celebrities and public figures, have expressed strong support for Colbert and dismay at the network's decision.