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Network late-night shows have been losing viewers for years, but Colbert‘s program is primed for a ratings bump right now.
The cancellation from CBS comes after Colbert criticized his parent company on-air for their $16 million settlement with Trump.
The network’s stated reason for canceling the show has the sheen of believability. It’s true that the late-night ecosystem is struggling. Still, Colbert’s show has consistently led the ratings for its time slot. CBS and Paramount Global, The Atlantic contended on Thursday, no longer deserve the benefit of the doubt.
A CNN analyst accused Democrats of wasting their time with calls to investigate the reasons behind Stephen Colbert's show cancellation at CBS.
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The shocking cancellation of Late Show With Stephen Colbert raises questions about the Paramount merger and Trump's influence.
Jamie Lee Curtis responded to the news about Stephen Colbert with a message, suggesting that the cancellation may be politically motivated.
The cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' sparked political controversy, with claims of interference following Colbert's critical remarks about a network owner. CBS cited financial reasons,
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President Trump is celebrating the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' on CBS — and calling for even more late-night hosts to lose their jobs.
Liberal celebrities and politicians mourned the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" as CBS claims the decision is purely financial and unrelated to the show's content.