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David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show: ‘Pure cowardice’
- On July 17, 2025, Stephen Colbert announced the cancellation of The Late Show, which will continue through the 2025–26 season, on his July 17 episode.
- Last week, Paramount and CBS executives said, `it was “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night,”` highlighting the economic reasons for canceling the show.
- The former host slammed the decision on his YouTube channel Friday, calling it ‘pure cowardice,’ and criticized CBS’s handling of Colbert’s cancellation.
- He noted that Letterman linked CBS's cancellation of The Late Show to political motives, citing a $16 million Trump settlement and Skydance merger approval, noting Letterman called it “pure cowardice.”
- This development underscores raises industry concerns about the future of traditional TV, while macroeconomic uncertainty hampers the 2025 ad market recovery.
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David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert's show: ‘Pure cowardice’
(The Hill) — Comedian David Letterman on Friday joined the chorus of late-night hosts to bash CBS News after it announced it would sunset "The Late Show" after more than three decades on air, while praising host Stephen Colbert as a "martyr." Letterman — the show's first host — alluded to the recent $16 million settlement between CBS's parent company Paramount Global and the Trump administration, and its expected merger with entertainment giant …
Gutfeld Clobbers Colbert Even After Rating Surge
Screenshots via Fox News (L)/CBS (R) Fox News host Greg Gutfeld continues to post stellar ratings, even topping Stephen Colbert who saw a significant bump after news of his show’s cancellation. Colbert’s Late Show enjoyed a bump to 2.4 million viewers just days after it was announced the show would be ending in the coming months. For the year thus far, Colbert has averaged around 1.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. In the coveted 25-…
David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show: ‘Pure cowardice’
Comedian David Letterman on Friday joined the chorus of late-night hosts to bash CBS News after it announced it would sunset “The Late Show” after more than three decades on air, while praising host Stephen Colbert as a “martyr.” Letterman — the show’s first host — alluded to the recent $16 million settlement between CBS’s…
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AftonbladetRetired TV legend David Letterman believes that it is "pure cowardice" behind the decision to scrap the "Late Show" with his successor Stephen Colbert.
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