• Facebook
• Twitter
• Threads
• Flipboard
• Comments
• Print
• Email
• Add Fox News on Google

CBS cancels Late Show with Stephen Colbert after Paramount settlement rant

Fox News host Jesse Watters and Outkick founder Clay Travis commented about CBS and Paramount abruptly canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

The "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert said he "absolutely" should not be a presidential candidate in 2028 when asked about it earlier this month.

"Yeah, I absolutely should not run for president," Colbert said at Slate's "Political Gabfest" event on Dec. 18, though he added, "I understand why you'd want me to."

After his initial response, he remarked in a satirical tone that he would need to discuss with his family and faith leader after his show ends to determine whether he would be called to "greater service to this nation."

STEPHEN COLBERT THINKS THEORIES LINKING HIS SHOW'S CANCELLATION TO POLITICS ARE 'REASONABLE'

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" during Monday's July 21, 2025, show. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)

"Because what I believe is America's the last best hope of mankind and if there's anything I can do to forward the mission of our Founding Fathers whose love of freedom and belief in the rights of man abides in my heart like the very blood in my veins and the strength in my arms. Why, who am I to say that I should run? But if I hear the call obviously of the Lord..." Colbert said, before the crowd began chanting his name.

His fellow panelists, former CBS News anchor John Dickerson and New York Times staff writer Emily Bazelon, agreed with his original comment, with Bazelon calling the idea "miserable."

STEPHEN COLBERT SARCASTICALLY SALUTES PARAMOUNT’S NEW CHIEF ON 'NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY'

Stephen Colbert had previously launched mock presidential campaigns in 2007 and 2012. (CBS Photo Archive/Getty)

Colbert previously ran for president as a Democrat in 2007 under the guise of his "Colbert Report" caricature. Although he paid the $2,500 fee to be included in the South Carolina Democratic primary ballot, the South Carolina Democratic Primary executive council refused his application, believing that he was not a serious candidate.

Colbert also floated the idea of running again on his show in 2012 and launched a committee to run for president in South Carolina. However, he failed to meet the deadline to get his name on the ballot.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" will end in May 2026. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)

During the "Gabfest" event, Colbert also embraced Dickerson after it was noted that he had given his last broadcast for "CBS Evening News." After hugging Dickerson, Colbert raised his middle finger in the air.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

CBS announced in July that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" would air its final episode in May 2026.

• ·佳电股份信息披露违法违规 赵明、梁喜华被分别处以30万元、20万元罚款
• ·2025我国极综合交叉领域有哪些突破？一组数字回顾
• ·中国首次航天员洞穴训练圆满完成
• ·ในหลวงพระราชทานของขวัญปีใหม่แก่ปลัด มท. เนื่องในโอกาสขึ้นปีใหม่ 2569
• ·从中国到中亚：一家中国水务公司的远征启示
• ·问剑长生寒宵归藏活动攻略
• ·罗云熙再次挑战法医 《剥茧》12月29日全网高能开播
• ·中考英语写作的四大误区
• ·老牌IT刊物《电脑爱好者》为何注销 原因让人唏嘘
• ·张可盈《老舅》高光演技催人泪下 新剧《人之初》开播再踏追凶之旅
• ·虎牙与金山世游联合发行 《鹅鸭杀》手游今日公测
• ·好友太多会被封？微信辟谣
• ·小米17 Pro背屏大受好评 卢伟冰：新功能持续规划和开发
• ·写作方法：百里挑一选材
• ·王者荣耀武林秘籍掉落时间表最新 王者荣耀武林秘籍掉落时间一览
• ·默克任命罗杰仁为其中国总裁及生命科学中国负责人