Staff Reports
Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is ending in May 2026 after CBS canceled it. This follows his harsh criticism of CBS parent company Paramount for paying Donald Trump a $16 million legal settlement. Colbert called the payment a “big fat bribe” to Trump. Now he’s losing his show.
Trump sued CBS News because he felt their “60 Minutes” show manipulated an interview with Kamala Harris. Harris is Trump’s opponent in the 2024 election. Paramount settled the lawsuit for $16 million. This made Colbert furious. He attacked his own bosses live on air.
Colbert announced his show’s cancellation during a broadcast. The audience booed loudly when they heard the news. CBS claims the cancellation is just about money and late-night TV struggles. But the timing right after Colbert’s Trump comments is very suspicious.
Trump supporters see this as sweet revenge against Colbert. Colbert spent years mocking Trump on his show. Now Trump has won big against CBS. Conservatives believe this shows that speaking truth to powerful liberals has consequences. Colbert’s attacks on Trump finally backfired.
Paramount holds all the power here. They control the money and own Colbert’s show. When he insulted them over the Trump deal, they shut him down. This proves corporate giants won’t tolerate employees who embarrass them. Colbert learned that the hard way.
Colbert’s show just got nominated for another Emmy award. But that didn’t save him. All his fame and awards meant nothing when he crossed the company paying him. This is a warning to other liberal celebrities who bash conservatives. Your job can disappear fast.
The $16 million settlement was smart business by Trump. He exposed media bias and got paid big. Meanwhile, Colbert’s overpaid lectures about Trump cost him everything. Americans are tired of elitist Hollywood types pushing their politics. This cancellation is a win for regular folks.
Dark clouds are gathering for other Trump haters like Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel constantly attacks Trump too. After seeing Colbert’s fate, he must be nervous. Conservatives hope Kimmel is next. These liberal bullies on TV are finally getting what they deserve.
