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David Letterman Criticizes CBS for Colbert Replacement

4/14/2026

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David Letterman, a veteran television host, criticized CBS for replacing Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, with Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed.
He described the decision as financially motivated.
Colbert's final episode will air on May 21.
Comics Unleashed will take over the 11:35 p.m. slot the following day in a panel-discussion format.
Letterman expressed disappointment with how CBS handled Colbert's departure.

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Story summary

David Letterman, a veteran television host, criticized CBS for replacing Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, with Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed.
He described the decision as financially motivated.
Colbert's final episode will air on May 21.
Comics Unleashed will take over the 11:35 p.m. slot the following day in a panel-discussion format.
Letterman expressed disappointment with how CBS handled Colbert's departure.