Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

The curtain is falling on Stephen Colbert's decade-long tenure as host of "The Late Show" - sparking a divide in public opinion, according to new polling. On July 17, CBS News announced it will cancel "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in May 2026,