Stephen Colbert concludes The Late Show run on CBS

Comedian Stephen Colbert aired the final episode of The Late Show on Thursday at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, concluding an 11-season run. The episode featured a guest appearance by Paul McCartney and included retrospective segments. US President Donald Trump publicly celebrated the cancellation of the program on his Truth Social platform, using derogatory language regarding Colbert's performance and ratings. While sources vary on the context, CBS maintains that the decision to end the show was based on financial considerations. Reports suggest the cancellation followed controversy surrounding a $16 million settlement between Paramount and Donald Trump related to editing practices in an interview involving Kamala Harris. Colbert had previously criticized this settlement publicly. Trump’s public hostility toward Colbert stems from years of political satire directed at him during the show's tenure.