Colbert Says “Something Changed” In The Way CBS Viewed His Show In The Past Few Years
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert’s May 21 finale of The Late Show marks the end of an 11-year run, with the host reflecting seriously on the cancellation despite often joking about it on air.
- CBS cited financial challenges in late night television as the reason for canceling the show, but Colbert noted the decision came shortly after he criticized Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, calling it a “big fat bribe.”
- Colbert acknowledged the network’s rationale but suggested that multiple factors, including changes in the business model and competition from streaming and YouTube, contributed to the cancellation.
- Despite the circumstances, Colbert expressed gratitude for his time on CBS rather than anger, emphasizing a positive outlook as the show concludes.
