The evening show in the US is being shut down with a popular host due to criticism and jokes about Trump

Stephen Colbert ends 'The Late Show' on CBS

According to glavcom.ua: The American television channel CBS has decided to close the popular show 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' in May 2026, which has caused real surprise among viewers. This was reported by the journalistic portal CNN according to Glavcom.

Despite Colbert's program always ranking high among late-night shows, CBS stated that this decision was made for financial reasons and has nothing to do with the program's performance or its political context. However, the timing of the announcement raised many questions, especially considering the recent agreement between Donald Trump and CBS News and the future merger of Paramount and Skydance Media.

Host Stephen Colbert announced this decision during his Thursday broadcast. He confessed that he only learned of it the following day:

'The next season will be the last. The channel will close our show in May,' the host stated during the program amid loud boos from dissatisfied viewers. 'This means the end of The Late Show on CBS. Everything is coming to an end.'

What is 'The Late Show'?

'The Late Show' has been CBS's flagship late-night program for a long time, with legendary David Letterman as its first host. Stephen Colbert brought political satire to the show, attracting the attention of millions of Americans.

Experts note that the late-night show industry is undergoing serious changes. However, if CBS's decision is related to external political pressure, it will not go unnoticed.

The popular show 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will close at the end of 2026 for financial reasons, although it has always been very popular. CBS's decision has sparked much debate and may have political implications.