Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation Monologue Nears 10 Million On YouTube—His Most-Watched Video In 6 Years
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's show after 10 years due to $40 million annual losses amid declining ad revenue and viewership, despite its historical ratings success.
- On July 17, CBS announced cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ending his 10-year tenure in May 2026.
- In the ratings race, Gutfeld! has averaged 3.1 million viewers versus 1.9 million for The Late Show, highlighting its competitive edge.
- That same day, Trump asserted, `I absolutely love that Colbert got fired`, reflecting his praise amid political tensions.
- Looking ahead, analysts predict smaller, more sustainable late-night formats as the Hollywood Reporter said, while the BBC said digital media may reshape the industry.
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Morgan: The cancellation of The Late Show is no laughing matter
As Edmund Gwenn once said, “Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.” Stephen Colbert was fired last week. I bet he’ll be fine. I’m less sure about us. CBS’ recent capitulations to the Trump administration apparently culminated last week in the cancellation of The Late Show, a fixture of late-night television since 1993. While the company cited financial reasons for this move, we know that such decisions are never one-dimensional. Indeed, questions about …
"The View" Co-Host Claims Canceling Colbert's Show Is The "dismantling Of Our Constitution" - The American Tribune.com
In the wake of CBS deciding to cancel Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” because it was losing tens of millions of dollars a year and offloading it is in the financial interest of CBS owner Paramount, “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin went berserk and claimed that ending the unpopular show could mean the “dismantling of our Constitution” is nigh. For reference, the cancellation of Colbert’s show was announced on Thursday, July 17, with CBS and its pare…
Looking back on Johnny Carson’s America
William F. Buckley, the godfather of modern conservatism, appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson over a dozen times. This is a startling fact, particularly in light of the recent demise of Stephen Colbert’s show and the slow implosion of the entire late-night television format. People have been rightly arguing that late-night TV has become too left-wing, with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert being the most egregious offender. They wan…
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