Stephen Colbert announced "The Late Show" was cancelled three nights after revealing his summer mustache on air. Coincidence?

Stephen Colbert Vows 'Gloves Are Off' Following 'Late Show' Cancellation originally appeared on Parade. After CBS canceled The Late Show with StephenColbert, the talk show host’s fans are rallying around him. Stephen Colbert isn’t taking the news sitting down, which should surprise no one.

CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert returned to TV for the first time since the stunning news last week that the network has decided to pull the plug on the historic franchise. The final episode will air in May 2026.