The Late Present With Stephen Colbert will formally come to an finish in Might 2026.
“Earlier than we begin the present I wish to let one thing that I came upon simply final night time,” host Stephen Colbert, 61, shared throughout the Thursday, July 17, episode taping and shared by way of Instagram. “Subsequent 12 months will likely be our final season, the community [CBS] will likely be ending The Late Present in Might.”
To an viewers response of loud boos, Colbert continued, “I share your emotions. It’s not simply the tip of our present however it’s the tip of The Late Present on CBS. I’m not being changed. That is all simply going away. I do wish to say that the oldsters at CBS have been nice companions … And I’m grateful to the viewers, you, who’ve joined us each night time, in right here, on the market, and all around the globe.”
Colbert additionally thanked his band and the 200 crew members which have labored alongside of him. “We get to do that present for one another on a regular basis all day,” he continued, including that he needs “any person else” would get it after his departure.
The Late Present started in 1993, marking David Letterman’s shift from NBC, the place he hosted Late Night time With David Letterman, to CBS. Letterman, 78, exited the present in April 2015 and was changed by Colbert, who has hosted for the final decade.
Co-CEO of Paramount World and President and Chief Government Officer of CBS George Cheeks, President of CBS Leisure Amy Reisenbach and President of CBS Studios David Staph addressed the cancellations in an announcement on Thursday.
“The Late Present with Stephen Colbert will finish its historic run in Might 2026 on the finish of the published season. We think about Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and can retire The Late Present franchise at the moment,” the assertion learn. “We’re proud that Stephen referred to as CBS house. He and the published will likely be remembered within the pantheon of greats that graced late night time tv.”
The assertion famous that the choice was purely a “monetary” one and isn’t “associated in any strategy to the present’s efficiency, content material or different issues taking place at Paramount.”
The assertion continued, “Our admiration, affection, and respect for the skills of Stephen Colbert and his unbelievable group made this agonizing determination much more tough. Stephen has taken CBS late night time by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue and interviews with leaders in leisure, politics, information and newsmakers throughout all areas. The present has been #1 in late night time for 9 straight seasons; Stephen’s comedy resonates every day throughout digital and social media; and the published is a staple of the nation’s zeitgeist. The accomplishments of The Late Present With Stephen Colbert are memorable and vital in efficiency, high quality and stature. With a lot gratitude, we look ahead to honoring Stephen and celebrating the present over the following 10 months alongside its thousands and thousands of followers and viewers.”
