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Colbert's Late Show Canceled Amid Controversial Merger Allegations

3/15/2026

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CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, effective May 2026, amid allegations that a merger influenced the decision.
A Variety column argues the final season is disconnected from everyday Americans and notes celebrity tributes as excessive.
The column questions whether the ongoing celebration may feel anticlimactic.
Christian Toto, a podcast host, said the criticism could affect Colbert's legacy.

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CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, effective May 2026, amid allegations that a merger influenced the decision.
A Variety column argues the final season is disconnected from everyday Americans and notes celebrity tributes as excessive.
The column questions whether the ongoing celebration may feel anticlimactic.
Christian Toto, a podcast host, said the criticism could affect Colbert's legacy.