Here’s the reason why Stephen’s stint on ‘The Late Show’ is ending after more than a decade.<\/p>\n
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Late-night television went through major changes last year. CBS confirmed that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert <\/em>will end in May 2026, just weeks after Stephen Colbert<\/strong><\/a> picked up another Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series<\/a>. Since this is the conclusion of The Late Show<\/em> altogether, CBS announced that comedian Byron Allen<\/strong><\/a> is replacing Colbert’s time slot on the network in a buy-time agreement.<\/p>\n As viewers come to terms with Colbert\u2019s looming exit, questions are swirling about the future of late-night and what might come next.<\/p>\n Below, Hollywood Life<\/strong> has a breakdown of why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert<\/em> is ending.<\/p>\n Yes, CBS is canceling The Late Show<\/em> franchise after more than three decades on the air. Stephen took over the show in 2015; it was originally hosted by David Letterman<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nWas The Late Show With Stephen Colbert<\/em> Canceled?<\/h2>\n