When it was announced in 2014 that Stephen Colbert would succeed David Letterman as host of the CBS “Late Show,” reaction was mixed. Letterman, who retired after helming the talk show for 22 years, had a loyal audience. At that point, Colbert was best known for playing a satirical version of himself on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.”

The end of the 'Late Show' franchise is a major blow for a once-beloved TV format, which has lost relevance and advertising dollars.

Stephen Colbert continues to receive support from fellow late-night hosts following the bombshell news that CBS will be ending The Late Show after the upcoming 2025-26 season. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel was the first one to react Thursday night,