Stephen Colbert got an assist on 'The Late Show' from some of his late-night rivals following CBS's sudden decision to axe the show.

CBS announced that the late-night show would be ending in May 2026, citing a "financial decision" amid a declining linear TV landscape.

CBS and its parent company, Paramount, have set an end date for one of the last public pipelines to some version of the truth.

The anger over CBS’ decision to shutter The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continues: On Monday, protesters gathered outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to shout “Colbert Stays! Trump Must Go!

John Oliver has weighed in on CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," calling it "terrible news for the world of comedy."

“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver noted that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is “very sad” while speaking with reporters Saturday night. Oliver added of his friend, “I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show, it’s incredibly sad.”

Colbert secured his reign by being one of Trump’s sharpest, brashest critics, a standing many see as the real reason that CBS is shutting down “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at the close of the 2025-2026 television season.

“Love you Stephen,” Severance actor Adam Scott wrote in the comments of Colbert’s Instagram clip. “This is absolute bullshit, and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows.” Jon Batiste, the show’s former bandleader, called Colbert “The greatest to ever do it,” via Instagram comments.

After CBS said it was canceling "The Late Show," people online claimed its host announced a new show in collaboration with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.