CBS’ cancelation of ‘The Late Show’ has become one of the most controversial decisions in entertainment history. Here’s what Stephen is doing now.<\/p>\n
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Stephen Colbert<\/strong><\/a> unwillingly became a figurative martyr for late-night TV when The Late Show<\/em> was canceled<\/a> in July 2025. As fellow comedians and colleagues gave him a proper sendoff, many criticized CBS for gutting the legacy show<\/a>. So, what is Stephen doing now that the late-night show has ended?<\/p>\n Below, find out what job Stephen has lined up next after The Late Show.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n CBS \u2014 which is owned by Paramount Skydance \u2014 insisted that the reason for The Late Show<\/em>‘s cancelation was “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night” and “not related in any way to the show\u2019s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But industry colleagues and audiences beg to differ.<\/p>\nWhy Was The Late Show With Stephen Colbert<\/em> Canceled?<\/h2>\n