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Samantha Bee Laments ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

Samantha Bee Laments ‘Late Show’ Cancellation: “It’s Awful”

Bee has some experience with a show getting canceled in the wake of a merger: Her TBS late-night show Full Frontal With Samantha Bee was cut following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger (which is currently in the process of being undone ), and it was on the air when AT&T and TBS parent Time Warner merged.

Soap Central · 17h

“It definitely was hemorrhaging money”: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee host supports the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Since the news of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert being cancelled hit the public on July 17, 2025, there has been a lot of backlash and criticism over the political ramifications of such an inciden

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 12h

Samantha Bee calls Stephen Colbert's “Late Show” cancellation awful but a 'no-brainer': 'It definitely was hemorrhaging money'

I know so many people who work there. I love Stephen. I consider him to be a friend,” Bee said, but noted she was "not surprised" by Paramount's decision.

Jay Leno's Message to Late Night Comics

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Jay Leno criticizes political late-night hosts amid Colbert 'Late Show' cancellation

Jay Leno's comments about politics during late-night TV take on new meaning amid the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's CBS hosting gig.

AOL · 2d

Jay Leno Criticizes Talk Show Hosts for Being Too Political After ‘The Late Show’ Cancellation

Tonight Show legend Jay Leno is weighing in on the current crop of late night talk show hosts, whom he believes are alienating viewers by sharing overtly political opinions. Leno said on Sunday, July 27,

Yahoo · 1d

Jay Leno's Message to Late Night Comics: Stop Being So Political

Jay Leno had some tough talk for late night comics: stop being so political. Leno hosted "The Tonight Show" for 22 years, and he says he tried to take an even-handed approach to cracking political jokes.

Seth Meyers, Late Show and Saturday Night Live

Los Angeles Times · 7d

What is the future of late-night talk shows after the ‘Late Show’ cancellation?

On Thursday, Colbert shocked his studio audience, social media and Hollywood with the news that the long-running late night talk show will end in May. Colbert, who has hosted “The Late Show” since taking over from David Letterman 10 years ago,

CNN · 1d

Seth Meyers worries for the future of his late night show because of ever-changing TV ‘ecosystem’

When it comes to late-night television, Seth Meyers knows the future is largely out of your control. Meyers, who has hosted “Late Night” on NBC for over a decade, spoke on this week’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast about dealing with the uncertainty that comes with hosting a program.

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 1d

Seth Meyers shares fears over “Late Night”'s future: 'It is weird to not feel any control'

"At some point, the ecosystem might not support it," Meyers said of his talk show in an interview recorded before the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "Late Show."

US Weekly on MSN7h

Donald Trump Says He’s Not Responsible for Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

President Donald Trump is addressing speculation he had something to do with the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen ...

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Trump Is Mad People Are Linking Him To 'Late Show' Cancellation

In one of his standard TruthSocial rants, President Donald Trump complained Tuesday that he was getting blamed for Stephen ...

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Trump denies responsibility in 'Late Show' cancellation, Stephen Colbert's firing

Pres. Donald Trump claimed that Stephen Colbert was a victim of poor ratings and "lack of talent" and doubled down on Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon's exits.

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After Jimmy Fallon Was 'Shocked' By Stephen Colbert's Late Show Cancellation, The Tonight Show Host's New Primetime Series Will Air Twice Per Week

The 2025 TV schedule has been a tumultuous time for the world of late night television, including the quiet cancellation of ...

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David Letterman Blasts CBS and Skydance on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation: ‘This Is Pure Cowardice’

David Letterman took aim at his former employer, CBS, over the cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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Bob Odenkirk compares Stephen Colbert to Conan O'Brien after Late Show cancellation: 'We're gonna see lots more'

Bob Odenkirk is 'not remotely concerned about' Stephen Colbert despite the cancellation of 'The Late Show,' and thinks his ...

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Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Generated $60 Million in Streaming Revenue Since 2021, Less Than Kimmel, Fallon and Meyers | Charts

Parrot Analytics data finds "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" leading the late-night pack in streaming revenue ...

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