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Jon Batiste Speaks Out in Support of Colbert After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – CBS canceled The Late Show for financial reasons unrelated to performance, with final episodes airing until May 2026; Colbert is seeking new streaming deals with Netflix and Amazon.

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Jon Batiste is speaking out following CBS’ decision to end The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in 2026. In a new interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the Grammy-winning musician and former Late Show bandleader called the move “a symptom of big money,” warning about the impact of corporate decisions on free speech. “We’re in a time where the right price can silence the voice of free speech, which we should be very, very conscious of,” said Bati…

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Europe Says broke the news in on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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