• 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.

• ·cf手游cdkey兑换码2024 cf手游口令兑换码大全
• ·第八届进博会边检专用通道已开通 保障口岸通关
• ·育碧黑客事件新进展！内部人士称数据泄露传闻被夸大
• ·46城将实施生活垃圾强制分类垃圾桶厂家遇良机
• ·辽宁铁人发文告别核心邦本宜裕 出战55场贡献9球26助攻
• ·淘宝闪购副总裁陈浩：行业的发展并不体现在速度上，而是体现在温度里
• ·孕婴店装修效果图 孕婴店装修禁忌
• ·水利工程项目管理论文
• ·安平第九届中国马术节筹委会召开第一次会议
• ·李惠利&柳俊烈共同参与《请回答1988》OST发行
• ·矿棉板吊顶施工工艺 矿棉板吊顶价格
• ·托马斯复出30分小波特27+10 篮网擒森林狼迎三连胜
• ·雷霆36场已输6场！73胜勇士第6败在第61场比赛
• ·这艘世界首创的“生态航母”上，藏着的“神科技”！
• ·鸣潮1.3新角色有哪些 鸣潮1.3新角色爆料技能介绍大全
• ·天刀端游全门派校服集结！天寒路远，少侠记得穿新衣哦~