Stephen Colbert discusses surprise cancellation from The Late Show
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 6
Stephen Colbert discusses surprise cancellation from The Late Show
4 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 6
In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Colbert said CBS told his manager the show was losing about $40 million a year and confirmed its final episode airs on 21 May.
He said CBS and Paramount allowed him to keep joking about the cancellation, Trump and the network’s $16 million settlement, while he questioned whether politics and merger pressures also played a role.
Colbert said he is focused on his staff, has begun fielding new scripts and is co-writing a Lord of the Rings film as he considers creating another show after 20 years in late night.
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