CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.

The future of late night remains uncertain, especially following the abrupt cancellation of CBS's 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'

In the week after CBS/Paramount cancelling "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert repeatedly hit back — with backup from his rivals and David Letterman.

"My fear is weirdly more outside of my control," the "Late Night" host says, referencing the industry's pivot from late night talk shows.

Seth Meyers is worried about his mental health if he ends up following in Stephen Colbert’s footsteps. The late-night host said as much on the Monday episode of Armchair Expert, which was taped before the news that CBS is ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Washington Examiner Senior Writer Joe Concha continued to recommend that CBS fire Late Show host Stephen Colbert immediately to “save money and save face.” The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is slated to have its final episode in May 2026.

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"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil took exception to the liberal outrage over CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," citing political and financial factors.