Why Stephen Colbert Is Allegedly Losing ‘Support’ From Fellow Stars After The Late Show’s Cancellation

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Following CBS’s announcement of the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in July, a wave of emotional responses from both fans and celebrities swept across social media. Stars such as Jimmy Kimmel, Bowen Yang, Jimmy Fallon, and others voiced their disappointment publicly. Other notable figures have continued to speak out against the decision to remove Colbert from our screens in 2026. However, a source has suggested that Colbert’s popularity is waning, and they also provided an explanation for this supposed decline.

Stephen Colbert has frequently spoken about the end of his show on-air, even making light of the situation by joking with his employers. In fact, during an episode of The Late Show on July 21, he quipped that while they might have taken him off air, they made a mistake – they left him alive. However, according to a source at The National Enquirer, Colbert’s continued jabs are starting to alienate some of his supporters.

Initially, when his late-night show was terminated, many people sympathized with him. His fellow talk show hosts were among his supporters, praising him for standing up for himself, and colleagues applauded him. However, he’s currently pushing too hard, and the backing he once had is dwindling. There’s a sense that he’s teetering on the edge of a precipice, and it seems like an unwise decision.

Additionally, it’s being suggested by an anonymous source that some people perceive the ex-host of the Colbert Report as having a touch of bitterness. Furthermore, there are rumors that if he continues to publicly criticize others aggressively, he might find himself in legal difficulties. However, these claims should be treated with considerable skepticism at this stage.

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According to CBS, the decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s show was based on financial reasons. However, it’s interesting to consider what the typical American might think about this situation.

As a film enthusiast, I was saddened to learn about the official cancellation of “The Late Show” on the Eye Network, a decision made by the network’s top executives. They cited financial reasons for the cancellation, but some have expressed doubts about that explanation. Interestingly, Stephen Colbert had been openly critical of his employers for settling a $16 million lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump, a move that took place during CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, was in the process of merging with Skydance Media. Some speculate that this move might have been politically motivated, and the Writers Guild has even called for an investigation into the matter.

Inside sources have stopped discussing the reactions of network executives towards Stephen Colbert’s on-air comments following the announcement of his talk show’s cancellation. It’s suggested that Colbert has been causing friction with his approach, and there are reports that one executive feels he’s intentionally provoking them to terminate him. Simultaneously, it’s been whispered that Colbert’s team is unhappy about the show wrapping up.

According to a recent report, backing for The Late Show from high-profile figures seems to be decreasing, but some have recently voiced their support. Andy Cohen commented that CBS made a mistake by canceling the program, while John Oliver expressed sadness over the decision, stating it’s unfortunate because there won’t be an opportunity for another host and writing team to take over in the future. These opinions are shared by many other celebrities who have appeared on The Late Show, including Cohen and Oliver, as part of a studio skit – you can watch it below.

At present, it’s been announced that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is scheduled to end in May 2026. Time will tell how Colbert tackles this change on-screen and which celebrities will lend their backing to him publicly.

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2025-08-09 19:43