On July 17, Colbert broke the shocking news to viewers that CBS and Paramount had canceled The Late Show, with its final episode set to air in May 2026.

Since his show was canceled, Colbert — and other hosts of late night — have roasted the president even more than usual. In return, Trump has said that it's "really good" to see Colbert go, and he hopes that he "played a major part in it."

Stephen Colbert is taking his hosting skills to another CBS property. The “Late Show” host will guest star in an upcoming episode of the crime comedy series “Elsbeth,” appearing as a late-night frontman,