JOURNAL ARTICLE

Here's what Stephen Colbert had to say on his first night back after being cancelled.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Stephen Colbert's return to The Late Show following the announcement of its cancellation by Paramount. In his first episode after the news, Colbert adopted a confrontational tone, directly addressing both Donald Trump and Paramount, expressing skepticism about the network's financial justification for the cancellation despite the show's high ratings. He humorously criticized Trump's reaction to the cancellation and referenced a significant settlement payment made by Paramount to Trump, suggesting it contributed to the show's financial issues. The final episode of The Late Show is scheduled to air in May 2026. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186804862
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