The network claimed that the move was a "purely a financial decision" as it set the end date for the late-night program.

CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the next TV season in a statement on Thursday, ...

Variety reports the decision was made due to finances.

CBS has decided to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and with it, the late night franchise as a whole. After more than ...

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as The Late Show brand, will end in 2026, per a report from Deadline. The program, first hosted by David Letterman and began in 1993, will end in May 2026.