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Why was The Late Show canceled?

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CBS canceled The Late Show citing financial pressures and industry-wide challenges in late-night TV, despite its strong ratings. The decision follows criticism by Colbert of CBS's parent company Paramount over a settlement with Donald Trump, and speculation about political motives and the network’s impending sale to Skydance Media.

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Why CBS axed 'The Late Show': Ratings or politics?

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  • CBS announced 'The Late Show' will end next year, citing financial reasons. 4s
  • Fans and commentators speculated about political motivations behind the cancellation. 19s
  • Paramount, CBS's parent company, paid Donald Trump a $16 million settlement over a '60 Minutes' lawsuit. 45s
  • Paramount is seeking government approval for an $8 billion merger with Skydance. 1m 23s
  • The Writers Guild of America has called for an investigation into the show's cancellation. 1m 35s
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Why CBS axed 'The Late Show': Ratings or politics?
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CBC News
12 hours ago
Why CBS axed 'The Late Show': Ratings or politics?

CBS calls the choice not to replace Colbert and end the show a financial decision against a challenging backdrop.

Why CBS axed 'The Late Show': Ratings or politics?
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CBC News
12 hours ago
Why CBS axed 'The Late Show': Ratings or politics?

Colbert called a $16 million settlement between Paramount and Trump a 'Big Fat Bribe' as Paramount seeks approval for a merger.

What "The Late Show" ending signals for late-night television
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CBS America
1 day ago
What "The Late Show" ending signals for late-night television

CBS said the decision to end The Late Show was not related to the show's performance, content, or other matters at Paramount.

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ cancelled by CBS
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CNN
2 days ago
‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ cancelled by CBS

CBS says this is a financial decision, given the difficulties with the entire late night sector.

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ cancelled by CBS
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CNN
2 days ago
‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ cancelled by CBS

Almost everybody upon hearing about this is connecting it to the Paramount settlement from two weeks ago.

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