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Farewell to Colbert: Trump celebrates the end of the Late Show”!
CBS announced the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026 after Trump expressed his approval.
Farewell to Colbert: Trump celebrates the end of the Late Show”!
In a surprise move, CBS has announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which will end with the final episode in May 2026. This decision was officially presented as purely financial and not related to viewership or content quality. However, President Donald Trump, who has often been the target of Colbert's satirical comedy, expressed some dissatisfaction with the move. On Truth Social, he criticized Colbert's talent and ratings and speculated that ABC host Jimmy Kimmel might soon be canceled as well. This was greeted with astonishment and outrage by the late-night hosting world, with many seeing his removal as a dangerous signal.
The connection between CBS and Trump couldn't be clearer. The removal follows a $16 million legal settlement reached between Paramount, CBS' parent company, and Trump in a one-time defamation lawsuit. These developments have fueled speculation about political motivations behind the decision. The U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has already raised concerns about whether Colbert's removal may be politically motivated. However, CBS emphasizes that this decision has nothing to do with the show's performance or its content and that Colbert is considered almost irreplaceable.
Reactions to the cancellation
The impact of the cancellation of “The Late Show” is cause for concern in many ways. Late night shows are an important source of information and a forum for discussing political issues for many Americans. The social role of these formats should not be underestimated - they contribute to the formation and criticism of political opinions. It is feared that the discontinuation of such a format could represent a negative trend for the freedom of journalism and expression of opinion.
Why late night shows are important
The importance of late night shows cannot be denied, they combine comedy with talk shows and are an integral part of media consumption for many viewers. Especially in the USA, where the format has a long tradition, shows like “The Tonight Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” firmly anchored. Such formats are less successful in Germany, as they only reach a fraction of the number of viewers compared to the USA. Nevertheless, shows like “TV total” and “The Harald Schmidt Show” are an important part of German media culture.
Where the future steers remains to be seen – the fate of Colbert and his show could prompt a rethinking of the connection between politics, media and entertainment. So it remains exciting to see how the situation will develop and whether American television viewers will soon have to do without Stephen Colbert's sharp and funny analyzes.
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