Stephen Colbert had a short response to Donald Trump after the president celebrated the cancelation of his show: “Go f– yourself. Colbert broke the news on Thursday that CBS will cancel “The Late Show” next May at the end of the 2025-2026 season — Colbert will also depart the network at that time.

Given that the last “celebrity” in the crowd was a cartoon Donald Trump, seemingly drawn in the style of the Colbert-produced Tooning Out The News, Miranda said, “Tell me this has nothing to do with who we just put a spotlight on.”

Stephen Colbert picked up some support from his fellow late night comedians to kick off The Late Show ’s first full week since being canceled. The Tonight Show ’s Jimmy Fallon, Late Night ’s Seth Meyers, The Daily Show 's Jon Stewart and Last Week Tonight 's John Oliver all made unannounced cameos on the show.

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has become a very polarizing figure over the years, there's no question about it. Earlier this week, CBS announced that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026.

CBS has claimed that the cancellation of Trump-bashing show was a ‘financial decision’ despite timing of merger

Jimmy Kimmel and his family took a stand with his family, protesting President Donald Trump following the cancelation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show.