CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's show
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While CBS said the decision was a financial one, many fans and critics, including political figures, have claimed the cancelation came due to political reasons. CBS’ parent company, Paramount, is in the midst of a proposed merger with Skydance, which requires approval from President Donald Trump, a longtime target of Colbert.
Oliver called "The Late Show" cancellation “incredibly sad" but couldn’t help wondering what chaos Stephen Colbert might unleash on the way out.
Stephen Colbert returned from vacation loaded for bear. The CBS late-night comic referred to the settlement between his parent company, Paramount Global, and President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview as a “big,
John Oliver has weighed in on CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," calling it "terrible news for the world of comedy."