Jon Stewart next? Stephen Colbert's Late Night Show cancellation leads to Daily Show speculation

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been axed, CBS announced on Thursday, ending the program's 33-year run

Updated on: Jul 18, 2025, 06:21:22 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been axed, CBS announced on Thursday, ending the program's 33-year run. The talkshow's last episode will be aired in May 2026. Colbert announced the news during his taping, telling the audience he was informed on Wednesday. The audience immediately booed.

Stephen Colbert attends An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: "Andor" Season 2 at The Paley Museum (Getty Images via AFP)

“Yeah, I share your feelings. It’s not just the end of the show, it is the end of the Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced, this is all just going away,” Colbert said.

The move comes two weeks after the parent company of CBS, Paramount, settled a lawsuit lodged by President Donald Trump against CBS News. Now, there is speculation about Jon Stewart's ‘The Daily Show’ being canceled.

When asked about the future of his show, Stewart shrugged his shoulders, according to a Deadline report.

“Unfortunately, we haven’t heard anything from them. They haven’t called me and said like ‘Don’t get too comfortable in that office, Stewart.’ But let me tell you something, I’ve been kicked out of shittier establishments than that. We’ll land on our feet," he said on his podcast The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart.

“We all know this was another demand by Trump. Jon Stewart will be next. He's silencing the media, and corporations are cavung faster than the Republican party,” one person speculated on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“CBS canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was political. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is prob next. Paramount and David Ellison suck,” another person tweeted.

CBS issues statement

“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time. We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television," Paramount co-CEO and CBS president and CEO George Cheeks, CBS Entertainment head Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios president David Stapf said in a statement.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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