Former “Late Show” host David Letterman joined his former executive producer Barbara Gaines to give his full unfiltered thoughts on CBS’ cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s iteration of the “Late Show.” “One day, if not today, the people at CBS who have manipulated and handled this are going to be embarrassed,” he said in a YouTube video published Friday. “This is …
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David Letterman Breaks Silence on Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation With Furious CBS Rant
Late-night television legend and original Late Show host David Letterman has finally spoken out about CBS’ decision to ax the show he created in 1993, describing the move as “pure cowardice.” Letterman spoke to his former producers Barbara Gaines and Mary Barclay about the decision in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Friday, telling them, “I think one …
Read More »David Letterman Blasts CBS for Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation
David Letterman unloaded on CBS and Skydance on Friday for cancelling “The Late Show,” which he launched 32 years ago, saying the network had mistreated his successor, Stephen Colbert. In an interview posted to his YouTube channel, Letterman said he does not buy the official explanation that the show was cancelled for financial reasons. “This is pure cowardice,” Letterman said. …
Read More »David Letterman Hammers CBS Over ‘Late Show’ Cancellation
Former Late Show host David Letterman has made his first direct comments about the cancellation of the CBS late-night franchise — and they aren’t positive. Speaking with his former executive producer, Barbara Gaines, in a YouTube video Friday, Letterman called the axing of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “pure cowardice” and said he doesn’t believe the official line from CBS …
Read More »Pastor on Stephen Colbert cancellation: ‘God can do anything’
By CP StaffWednesday, July 23, 2025 Pastor Kent Christmas of Regeneration Nashville stands with a sword in his hand during a sermon July 20, 2025. | Screenshot/YouTube/Kent and Candy Christmas A Tennessee pastor brandished a large sword during his Sunday sermon and suggested that the recent cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was the result of divine intervention. …
Read More »Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation: Everyone Supporting Host
Since CBS announced its decision to unceremoniously end The Late Show next May, an array of celebrities, politicians, and fellow late-night legends have thrown their support behind the institution’s current host, Stephen Colbert. Adam Sandler called Colbert a “strong man,” and added, “he’s gonna do great,” when asked about the cancellation at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. “I feel …
Read More »Stewart, Colbert slam CBS, Trump for cancellation of late night franchise: ‘Fear and pre-compliance’ – Politico
Stewart, Colbert slam CBS, Trump for cancellation of late night franchise: ‘Fear and pre-compliance’ Politico Stephen Colbert mocks CBS’s reasoning for canceling ‘The Late Show’ The Washington Post David Letterman takes subtle aim at CBS amid Colbert ‘Late Show’ cancellation USA Today Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ CNN Jon Stewart rips Paramount, CBS in profanity-laden …
Read More »All-star roster of comedians show solidarity with Stephen Colbert in first ‘Late Show’ after cancellation
CNN — Stephen Colbert gained a little help from his friends and late-night rivals on Monday, his first night back on “The Late Show” since announcing that CBS is ending the legendary show. NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, HBO’s John Oliver, and Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart were among the faces in the “Late Show” crowd during a spoof of the now-famous “Coldplay …
Read More »Jon Stewart Torches CBS After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation, Backs Colbert
Jon Stewart backed Stephen Colbert during Monday night’s monologue on The Daily Show, joining a chorus of voices slamming CBS after its abrupt decision to end The Late Show in 2026, which Colbert has hosted for a decade. In a statement last week, the network claimed the cancellation was financial. However, the decision to axe Colbert‘s top-rated show drew backlash, since the announcement came days after …
Read More »Stephen Colbert’s Famous Friends Appear on Late Show After Cancellation
Stephen Colbert was feeling all the love and support from some of his late-night allies and famous friends on Monday night after it was announced that The Late Show had been canceled. “Some people see this show going away as a sign of something truly dire, and while I am a big fan of me, I don’t necessarily agree with …
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