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Colbert's Thanksgiving Reruns Amid Late Show's Cancellation Shock

11/25/2025

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show on CBS, will air Thanksgiving-week reruns as he takes a break.
The Thanksgiving episodes feature interviews with Jonathan Karl, Demi Moore, and Tom Hanks.
CBS announced The Late Show's cancellation for May 2026, citing financial pressures amid a tough late-night climate.
Colbert questioned the cancellation, suggesting it may relate to CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump over a meritless lawsuit.

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show on CBS, will air Thanksgiving-week reruns as he takes a break.
The Thanksgiving episodes feature interviews with Jonathan Karl, Demi Moore, and Tom Hanks.
CBS announced The Late Show's cancellation for May 2026, citing financial pressures amid a tough late-night climate.
Colbert questioned the cancellation, suggesting it may relate to CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump over a meritless lawsuit.