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Stephen Colbert's Late Show Canceled Amid Financial Struggles

3/14/2026

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Stephen Colbert left The Late Show in May 2026.
John Lithgow, actor, recited a poem highlighting the show's impact.
Lithgow attributed Colbert's cancellation to financial reasons rather than performance.
CBS announced it would not return for another season, prompting mixed reactions, including a celebratory comment from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lithgow's poem captured the sense of loss felt by fans and colleagues.

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Stephen Colbert left The Late Show in May 2026.
John Lithgow, actor, recited a poem highlighting the show's impact.
Lithgow attributed Colbert's cancellation to financial reasons rather than performance.
CBS announced it would not return for another season, prompting mixed reactions, including a celebratory comment from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lithgow's poem captured the sense of loss felt by fans and colleagues.