Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Stephen Colbert’s *The Late Show* on CBS concluded its 11-season run on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with Colbert hosting his final episode. CBS cited economic reasons for the cancellation, announced last summer, though Colbert and others have suggested that repeated criticism from former President Donald Trump may have played a role in the decision .
During Colbert’s penultimate episode, musician Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song *Streets of Minneapolis* and used the platform to criticize Trump, as well as Paramount Global CEO David Ellison. The performance was framed as a farewell tribute to Colbert’s tenure . Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, appearing on CBS, commented on the end of *The Late Show*, advising viewers to "never watch it again" while also referencing Trump’s latest business ventures .
Trump’s public criticism of *The Late Show* and Colbert has been a recurring theme, with some observers linking his attacks to the show’s eventual cancellation. Trump’s broader influence on media and politics was also noted, including his impact on Republican midterm prospects, as highlighted by GOP strategist Karl Rove, who argued that Trump was dragging down the party’s chances . Additionally, Trump’s approval ratings have reached record lows, with a Fox News poll showing over half of Republicans disapproving of his handling of inflation .
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independent · about 5 hours ago
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france24 · about 7 hours ago
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independent · about 8 hours ago
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france24 · about 9 hours ago
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faz · about 10 hours ago
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