Paramount Boss Weighs In on Colbert Cancellation & Why Late-Night Is a ‘Huge Problem’

Paramount Boss Weighs In on Colbert Cancellation & Why Late-Night Is a ‘Huge Problem’

The new CEO explained why late-night is a 'huge problem' right now.

Love Yellowstone? Taylor Sheridan's Future At Paramount Sounds Very Different From Stephen Colbert's

Taylor Sheridan's future at Paramount is not in question, as it's been confirmed that they'll let him keep telling stories for as long as he wants to.

Stephen Colbert Cancellation Addressed By New Paramount Boss: "You Can't Make It Work"

President of Paramount Skydance Corporation Jess Shell responds to the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Acting as host for the last decade, Colbert took over The Late Show in 2015 from the legendary David Letterman. Particularly in his opening monologue, Colbert would often tackle political topics. Despite being the highest-rated late-night program, The Late Show was cancelled in July 2025.