The Cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: A Battle for Control in Late Night
The abrupt cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS, announced on July 17, 2025, sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, ending a 33-year franchise and igniting a firestorm in the late-night industry. CBS called it a “purely financial decision” against a “challenging backdrop in late night,” citing losses of tens of millions annually despite … Read more