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Stephen Colbert Joked About What He’ll Do Next On Late Show

Why “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ”isn't on this week — and when it returns amid cancellation
CBS announced last month that it would not just be ending Colbert's run on the network but retiring the venerable Late Show franchise as a whole after the 2025-26 broadcast season, calling the divisive decision a "purely financial" one "against a challenging backdrop in late night."
Why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new this week, August 11-15
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not airing any new episodes this week, so when can we expect the late-night show to return?
Stephen Colbert Joked About What He’ll Do Next On The Late Show, But Honestly It’s A Pretty Solid Idea
Colbert’s predecessor on The Late Show, David Letterman, actually did go to Netflix with the long-form interview show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. While John Oliver ’s Last Week Tonight is technically an HBO production, it appears that most people who watch it do so with an HBO Max subscription.
Jon Batiste Backs Stephen Colbert Amid ‘Late Show' Cancellation: ‘His Voice Won't Be Silenced'
For seven years, Jon Batiste watched Stephen Colbert lead The Late Show night after night. The musician began serving as bandleader on the series with his house band Stay Human in 2015 and held the position through 2022.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ratings Revealed After Cancellation — Did He Beat Fallon & Kimmel?
Colbert broke the shocking news to viewers that CBS had canceled The Late Show on July 17, with its final episode set to air in May 2026. CBS cited financial reasons; however, others have speculated that the decision was made due to Colbert’s criticism of Paramount’s recent settlement with President Donald Trump.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026
CBS is canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” next May, shuttering a decades-old TV institution and removing from air one of President Donald Trump's most prominent late-night critics.
'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to end next May: 'This is all just going away'
"Next year will be our last season,” the late-night talk show host announced Thursday, July 17. "The network will be ending 'The Late Show’ next May."
Stephen Colbert Puts on JD Vance Mask and Says ‘Netflix, Call Me’ After CBS Cancels ‘The Late Show’: ‘I’m Available in June’
Following CBS' cancellation of 'The Late Show,' Stephen Colbert has begun asking for offers from other networks on air.
Stephen Colbert’s new gig revealed following ‘The Late Show’ cancellation: report
Stephen Colbert has reportedly already secured his next gig following the recent cancellation of “The Late Show.” The comedian, 61, is staying put in the world of late-night after signing on as a guest star in the CBS series “Elsbeth,” Vulture reports.
Did Stephen Colbert rescue abandoned twins who surprised him on 'Late Show' 20 years later?
A rumor that circulated online in late July and early August 2025 claimed that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert "rescued" abandoned twins who surprised him with an appearance on his show 20 years later.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ratings Revealed After Cancellation
Other than the week prior, the week of July 28 marked Colbert’s strongest ratings in over two years. In addition to its 3.016 million viewers, The Late Show amassed 304,000 in the key Adults 18-49 demo,

Jon Batiste Predicts What Will Happen To Stephen Colbert 'Where He Goes Next'

The "Late Show's" former bandleader had a lot to say about Colbert's future now that he's been canceled by CBS.

Josh Brolin Offers Stephen Colbert a Post-‘Late Show’ Job

The actor had previously said the comedian would be able to spend more time on his boat, "now that you don't have a job" and ...

Greg Gutfeld Says 'It Took Guts' for Jimmy Fallon to Host Him, Mocks Stephen Colbert - 'My Uber Driver' | Video

Greg Gutfeld and Co. took a victory lap for the Fox News host's appearance last week on "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon," ...

Stephen Colbert Has Epic Response To Trump's Latest Attack On His Show

“ Late Show ” host Stephen Colbert on Thursday turned President Donald Trump ’s latest attack on his show into a mock ...