David Letterman Reacts to Byron Allen Taking Over Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Slot
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Key Points:
- David Letterman criticized CBS’s plan to replace Stephen Colbert’s late-night slot with Byron Allen’s syndicated comedy shows, suggesting the network is prioritizing cost-cutting over quality programming.
- CBS will move Allen’s Comics Unleashed to the 11:35/10:35c time slot starting May 22, with his comedy game show Funny You Should Ask airing afterward, as part of a deal for the 2026-2027 season.
- Byron Allen expressed gratitude for CBS’s confidence and emphasized his goal of providing a platform for comedians to make people laugh through his shows.
- Letterman previously condemned CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show as “cowardice” and criticized how the network handled Stephen Colbert’s departure.
- Stephen Colbert’s tenure as host of The Late Show will end in May 2026, marking the conclusion of the show’s run on CBS.
