The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 after 33 years on air, the CBS television network announced in a surprise statement on Thursday. The move "is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night [television]," and "is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters," CBS said.

Jimmy Kimmel blasted CBS for axing “ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ” after 10 seasons while throwing his support behind his friend and fellow late-night host.

After more than three decades on air, CBS announced on Thursday that its famed "Late Show" franchise is coming to a close.