CBS will replace The Colbert Show with a comedy show hosted by Byron Allen
7 april 2026 в 00:13
In the last weeks of its airing, CBS’s «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert» introduced a new comedian who will take over Stephen Colbert’s evening slot: Byron Allen. The comedian and businessman will host the show «COMICS UNLEASHED», - which will begin at 11:35 PM on the Paramount-owned channel after Stephen’s show concludes in May.
«I am sincerely grateful to CBS for their trust in choosing our two-hour comedy program 'COMICS UNLEASHED' and 'FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK,' because the world is always in need of laughter», - Byron stated in his announcement. CBS has reached an agreement with Allen’s media group for the 2026−2027 years, meaning Byron will be purchasing airtime for his programs on the channel.
The closure of «The Late Show» was announced last year, shocking viewers, as many speculated that politics played a role in this decision. However, CBS executives insisted that it was a «financial decision».
«We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will close the 'Late Show' franchise in May 2026», - CBS stated. «We are proud that Stephen has considered CBS his home. He and his show will be remembered among the greats who graced late-night television».
The network added: «This is purely a financial decision amid a challenging situation in late-night broadcasting. It is not related to the performance of the show, its content, or any other events occurring at Paramount».
Learn about Stephen’s replacement in his evening slot—Byron—below.
CBS does not intend to completely abandon comedy. While it is closing «The Late Show», - Byron is a comedian. He created his first stand-up routine as a teenager and continues his career.
As mentioned, Allen’s media group has an agreement with CBS to purchase airtime. Byron is the founder of the group and is buying time on the cable channel to air «COMICS UNLEASHED».
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«I am sincerely grateful to CBS for their trust in choosing our two-hour comedy program 'COMICS UNLEASHED' and 'FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK,' because the world is always in need of laughter», - Byron stated in his announcement. CBS has reached an agreement with Allen’s media group for the 2026−2027 years, meaning Byron will be purchasing airtime for his programs on the channel.
The closure of «The Late Show» was announced last year, shocking viewers, as many speculated that politics played a role in this decision. However, CBS executives insisted that it was a «financial decision».
«We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will close the 'Late Show' franchise in May 2026», - CBS stated. «We are proud that Stephen has considered CBS his home. He and his show will be remembered among the greats who graced late-night television».
The network added: «This is purely a financial decision amid a challenging situation in late-night broadcasting. It is not related to the performance of the show, its content, or any other events occurring at Paramount».
Learn about Stephen’s replacement in his evening slot—Byron—below.
CBS does not intend to completely abandon comedy. While it is closing «The Late Show», - Byron is a comedian. He created his first stand-up routine as a teenager and continues his career.
As mentioned, Allen’s media group has an agreement with CBS to purchase airtime. Byron is the founder of the group and is buying time on the cable channel to air «COMICS UNLEASHED».
The story continues…
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