The translation of the text «Стивен Колбер стал жертвой отмены The Late Show и новые планы» into English is: «Stephen Colbert became a victim of the cancellation of The Late Show and new plans»
21 may 2026 в 18:13
Stephen Colbert became a figurative martyr for late-night television after his show The Late Show was canceled in July 2025. Colleagues and other comedians held a farewell for him, while many criticized CBS for destroying the legacy of the show. What lies ahead for Stephen?
Below, you will learn about the work Stephen has planned after the closure of The Late Show.
CBS, owned by Paramount Skydance, claimed that the reason for the cancellation of The Late Show was «a purely financial decision amid a challenging situation in late-night television» and that «it is not related to the performance of the show, its content, or any other matters occurring at Paramount».
However, industry colleagues and viewers disagree.
Just a few weeks before the cancellation of The Late Show, CBS settled a $ 16 million lawsuit with Donald Trump after the Republican president sued the network, accusing it of editing an interview with Kamala Harris for the program 60 Minutes.
While Stephen maintained politeness towards CBS management, he told The Hollywood Reporter what he believed happened between CBS and the president.
«Many people believe there is another reason [for my cancellation]. And, as I have said in the most restrained terms, there is a reason people believe this — the network clearly did this once before, writing that very $ 16 million check [to the Trump administration]», - Stephen explained. «My cancellation reinforced the narrative that CBS had already created around itself of submission, because even their lawyers said there was no reason for the payout, and then they did it and did not explain why they changed their minds, and suddenly they got their broadcasting license».
Stephen already had work planned before the cancellation of his show. He agreed to co-write the script for the film «The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past» about a year before CBS shut down his late-night show. The comedian, who is a passionate fan of LOTR, will co-write the script alongside his son Peter MacKay and series writer Philippa Boyens.
Producer Peter Jackson revealed Stephen’s involvement in the film in a social media video posted a few weeks before the final episode of The Late Show.
«It took me a few years to gather the courage to call you, but about two years ago I did», - Stephen said. «You liked it, and since then we’ve been working with the brilliant Philippa Boyens on how to develop this story».
«Shadow of the Past» will be released after the next film «The Hunt for Gollum», - which will hit theaters next year.
No, CBS completely canceled The Late Show without replacing Stephen as host. However, the network offered another show in his evening slot.
Comedian and businessman Byron Allen will replace The Late Show with his show Comics Unleashed in that time slot
Below, you will learn about the work Stephen has planned after the closure of The Late Show.
CBS, owned by Paramount Skydance, claimed that the reason for the cancellation of The Late Show was «a purely financial decision amid a challenging situation in late-night television» and that «it is not related to the performance of the show, its content, or any other matters occurring at Paramount».
However, industry colleagues and viewers disagree.
Just a few weeks before the cancellation of The Late Show, CBS settled a $ 16 million lawsuit with Donald Trump after the Republican president sued the network, accusing it of editing an interview with Kamala Harris for the program 60 Minutes.
While Stephen maintained politeness towards CBS management, he told The Hollywood Reporter what he believed happened between CBS and the president.
«Many people believe there is another reason [for my cancellation]. And, as I have said in the most restrained terms, there is a reason people believe this — the network clearly did this once before, writing that very $ 16 million check [to the Trump administration]», - Stephen explained. «My cancellation reinforced the narrative that CBS had already created around itself of submission, because even their lawyers said there was no reason for the payout, and then they did it and did not explain why they changed their minds, and suddenly they got their broadcasting license».
Stephen already had work planned before the cancellation of his show. He agreed to co-write the script for the film «The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past» about a year before CBS shut down his late-night show. The comedian, who is a passionate fan of LOTR, will co-write the script alongside his son Peter MacKay and series writer Philippa Boyens.
Producer Peter Jackson revealed Stephen’s involvement in the film in a social media video posted a few weeks before the final episode of The Late Show.
«It took me a few years to gather the courage to call you, but about two years ago I did», - Stephen said. «You liked it, and since then we’ve been working with the brilliant Philippa Boyens on how to develop this story».
«Shadow of the Past» will be released after the next film «The Hunt for Gollum», - which will hit theaters next year.
No, CBS completely canceled The Late Show without replacing Stephen as host. However, the network offered another show in his evening slot.
Comedian and businessman Byron Allen will replace The Late Show with his show Comics Unleashed in that time slot
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