Colbert's Final Late Show Airs on CBS
Stephen Colbert hosted his last Late Show on Thursday. It ended nearly 11 years on CBS.
Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed will now take the timeslot. CBS cancelled the Late Show on July 17, 2025 for financial reasons.
Some people including David Letterman suggest Trump's criticism may have played a role. Allen says Comics Unleashed will avoid political topics.
Colbert took over from Letterman in 2015. Letterman had hosted the Late Show on CBS since 1993.
Klear Note — The Late Show is a talk show that airs late at night on weekdays. It's one of the most watched TV shows in America.
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- timeslot The fixed time on TV when a show airs each night
- Comics Unleashed Byron Allen's comedy show replacing Colbert on CBS