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- CBS announced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end on May 21, 2026, after an 11-year run.
- Manager James “Baby Doll” Dixon first disclosed the cancellation during a July 2025 taping.
- CBS executives said the purely financial decision may stem from the network’s $20 billion settlement with President Donald Trump for $16 million.
- Colbert told The New York Times on April 28, 2026 he is grateful and is eyeing a guest role on “Elsbeth” and a podcast.
