On Thursday night, Stephen Colbert announced that CBS has canceled The Late Show. The iconic late-night series, which ran for over 30 years between both Colbert and David Letterman's tenures as host, will end in May 2026.

Fans, political figures and fellow late-night hosts seemed stunned Thursday night when comedian Stephen Colbert announced that CBS would be ending The Late Show in May 2026, with many questioning what pushed the network and its parent company, Paramount Global, to make the decision.

The Writers Guild of America is urging New York Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Paramount Global’s sudden cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, warning it may signal dangerous political interference tied to President Donald Trump.