It’s the end of an era, because The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS has ben canceled. And to be clear, no, Stephen’s not being replaced—the entire late night show has been axed.

Stephen Colbert announced the cancellation of The Late Show with a mix of sadness and gratitude during a recent episode, confirming that the long-running program will end in May 2026. CBS cited financial challenges as the reason,

Many on X are reacting to CBS's decision to end the decade-long The Late Show with Stephen Colbert show after the host made a Trump joke.