Prominent political figures as well as Hollywood stars have reacted with disgust over the news that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' will end its run in 2026.

“CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery,” Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote on X. “America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”

TMZ reported that Colbert slammed Paramount Global for coughing up $16 million in a settlement with Donald Trump over his lawsuit. The president filed a complaint because he was offended by the editing of CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Moments after Stephen Colbert announced the shocking news that CBS is killing off The Late Show altogether after its upcoming 2025-2026 season, his late-night rival (and friend) responded on Instagram with fury at the network.

A number of fellow talk show hosts and Hollywood stars have taken to social media showcasing their disappointment over the news that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been cancelled