The network claimed that the move was a "purely a financial decision" as it set the end date for the late-night program.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' the most-watched late-night programme on US broadcast television and a frequent platform ...

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Lat ...

The show will end in May 2026 after more than 1,500 episodes in its second iteration.