Former President Donald Trump gloated after CBS announced *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* would end in May 2026. The decision came just days after Colbert called Paramount\u2019s $16 million settlement with Trump a \u201cbig fat bribe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paramount and CBS claimed the cancellation was a financial decision, unrelated to ratings or content. Colbert\u2019s show remains one of late-night TV\u2019s top performers, averaging 2.4 million nightly viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Truth Social, Trump mocked Colbert, writing, *\u201dI absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.\u201d* He also took shots at Jimmy Kimmel and NBC\u2019s *Tonight Show* host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The timing raised eyebrows, especially after Colbert criticized Paramount\u2019s payout to Trump amid its $8.4 billion merger talks. Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned if the cancellation was politically motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump praised Fox News\u2019 Greg Gutfeld, who recently faced backlash for controversial remarks. Meanwhile, CBS executives called Colbert \u201cirreplaceable\u201d but cited financial pressures in late-night TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colbert\u2019s show, known for its political satire, frequently targeted Trump. The ex-president\u2019s gleeful response highlights their long-standing feud. Paramount has not commented on the allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cancellation marks the end of an era for late-night TV, leaving fans and critics debating whether corporate interests or politics played a role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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