'Late Show' host Colbert bows out with a little help from Paul McCartney, Trump exults
"Thank goodness he's finally gone," Trump said Friday in a social media post that derided the beloved American comedian's talent. We’ve given it all right back to you.” The show, which Colbert has hosted since 2015, was axed after he mocked the broadcaster for a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump for allegedly "maliciously" editing an interview with his Democratic election rival Kamala Harris. CBS has insisted the decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the ratings leader in the time slot, was purely financial – and that it was a coincidence the move came as CBS parent company Paramount lobbied for government approval of its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
- ▪"Thank goodness he's finally gone," Trump said Friday in a social media post that derided the beloved American comedian's talent.
- ▪We’ve given it all right back to you.” The show, which Colbert has hosted since 2015, was axed after he mocked the broadcaster for a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump for allegedly "maliciously" editing an interview with hi
- ▪CBS has insisted the decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the ratings leader in the time slot, was purely financial – and that it was a coincidence the move came as CBS parent company Paramount lobbied for government app
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ’Late Show’ — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show' — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale — BBC News — Entertainment
- ▪ Paul McCartney Interview on ‘Late Show’ Gets Interrupted by Giant Wormhole — Rolling Stone
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Advertising Home Culture 'Late Show' host Colbert bows out with a little help from Paul McCartney, Trump exults Culture Former Beatles Paul McCartney led an all-star lineup for the final episode of "The Late Show" as host Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. "Thank goodness he's finally gone," Trump said Friday in a social media post that derided the beloved American comedian's talent. Issued on: 22/05/2026 - 09:29Modified: 22/05/2026 - 09:31 6 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 File photo of US comedian Stephen Colbert taken at a New York gala on December 9, 2025.
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