Colbert Says "Something Changed" In The Way CBS Viewed His Show
Deadline • • general
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert discussed the upcoming finale of The Late Show in a serious interview with the New York Times, reflecting on the show's cancellation.
- CBS cited financial reasons amid a challenging late-night landscape for ending the show, but Colbert hinted the decision might be linked to his on-air criticism of Paramount Global's $16 million settlement in Donald Trump's lawsuit.
- Colbert acknowledged the network's stated rationale while also suggesting that multiple factors, including shifts in monetization and streaming competition, likely influenced the cancellation.
- Despite the circumstances, Colbert expressed gratitude for his 11 years on CBS and chose to focus on positive reflections rather than anger as the show concludes.
