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Late-night show hosts decry suspension of Kimmel’s show: ‘Blatant assault on freedom of speech’

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman criticize ABC’s parent company, Disney and FCC chief Brendan Carr

The Guardian - US

‘All they do is hit Trump’: President suggests networks should have licenses ‘taken away’ for being too critical

Comments come after Jimmy Kimmel show suspended following threats from Trump-appointed FCC commissioner

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is an alarming new low for the US culture wars

The late-night show getting pulled ‘indefinitely’ after relatively mild commentary about the right is another worrying sign of where Trump’s America is heading

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'That's All I Can Say': David Letterman's Musical Director Paul Shaffer Discusses Stephen Colbert's Cancellation And The Future Of Late-Night TV

David Letterman's main man is weighing in.

Cinemablend

‘Million Dollar Listing’ star used to sling paninis, but now leads a team closing $15 billion in deals—because someone was ‘stupid enough’ to hire him

Fredrik Eklund moved to NYC from Stockholm with no job or connections, making a penny for every panini he passed out. Now, his real estate client roster includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Jonas, and John Legend.

Fortune

One Reason The Cancellation Of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Is ‘Incredibly Sad,’ According To John Oliver

A pretty salient point.

Cinemablend

‘A warning signal’: is this the beginning of the end for late-night comedy?

The Late Show’s cancellation might have arrived at a suspicious time politically but speaks to an ongoing problem for late-night TV

The Guardian - US

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Piers Morgan says more ‘hyper-partisan’ late night hosts like Stephen Colbert will be axed

Morgan said it was ‘no wonder Colbert got canned’ from ‘The Late Show’

The Independent UK

David Letterman blasts ‘gutless’ CBS for cancellation of Stephen Colbert and The Late Show

Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ predecessor surmised cancellation was both a financial and political move

The Independent UK

‘He’s Daring Us To Fire Him.’ How Stephen Colbert Is Allegedly Rubbing Execs The Wrong Way Following The Late Show’s Cancellation

Bosses at the Eye Network are reportedly not happy.

Cinemablend

5 Talk Show Sidekicks Who Secretly Make More Than the Hosts

You might think the talk show host is the highest earner on set—but that’s not always true. In many cases, sidekicks, announcers, or bandleaders are making serious money behind the scenes—and sometimes earn more than the host themselves. Salary disclosures are rare, but what’s known about sidekicks’ compensation shows a…

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US Regulators Let Skydance Acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

International Business Times

Stephen Colbert tells Trump ‘go f*** yourself’ as he warns the gloves are off after cancellation

The US president posted on social media saying Colbert’s ‘talent was even less than his ratings’

The Independent UK

'Gloves Are Off': Cancelled Late Show Host Comes Out Swinging For Trump

Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off."

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The Independent UK

John Oliver mourns ‘incredibly sad’ cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show

‘I’m partly excited to see what they’re going to do for the next 10 months, but yeah, it’s terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy,’ John Oliver said on Sunday.

Euronews

Cancel culture: US talk show hosts react to axing of Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'

The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show' will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan, is gleefully celebrating the news on social media.

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John Oliver breaks silence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancellation

After the programme was canned by CBS, John Oliver has said he is "incredibly sad" to hear The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been shelved.

Cinemablend

A Former Producer For The Late Show Under David Letterman Just Weighed In On CBS' Surprising Decision: 'Never Threaten A Corporate Merger'

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Cinemablend

Insider Drops Claims About How Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Crew Is Feeling After The Series’ Cancellation At CBS

The show's cancellation is a major topic of discussion.

Cinemablend

Bowen Yang, Jimmy Kimmel And More Sound Off After Stephen Colbert Gets The Axe At CBS: ‘It’s So Tragic’

Stephen Colbert's friends and colleagues are in shock at The Late Show's surprise cancellation.

The Guardian - US

The end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedy

The long-running US television staple is coming to an end, signalling the slow death of late-night comedy and the worrying cultural power of Trump

Evening Standard

Celebrities voice dismay over 'bulls** t' axing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

CBS revealed the popular late-night US chat show has been axed entirely and Colbert will not be replaced

International Business Times

CBS Says Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' To End In May 2026

Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", long a staple of late night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said Thursday, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as "a big fat bribe".

The Independent UK

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end next year

CBS has said it will retire the ‘Late Show’ franchise, citing a ‘financial decision’

Cinemablend

The Late Show Is Ending For Good In CBS Cancellation Shocker, And I Relate So Hard To Stephen Colbert's Reaction

Yes, really.

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