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Colbert Urges Paramount to Revive Shows Amid $108B Bid

12/11/2025

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, urged Paramount Skydance to uncancel his show and The Equalizer instead of pursuing the bid.
Paramount Skydance's bid totals $108 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, including $24 billion from wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
CBS announced plans to end The Late Show in May 2026 due to financial issues, stating the decision is not tied to the program's performance.

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, urged Paramount Skydance to uncancel his show and The Equalizer instead of pursuing the bid.
Paramount Skydance's bid totals $108 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, including $24 billion from wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
CBS announced plans to end The Late Show in May 2026 due to financial issues, stating the decision is not tied to the program's performance.