Comedian and host John Oliver reacts to CBS canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” next May. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

The decision "is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the network said.

Fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel blasted CBS over its decision to cancel “The Late Show,” and Jimmy Fallon said that he was “shocked” by the move. “Love you Stephen,” Kimmel, 57, wrote on his Instagram Story on Thursday night. “F–k you and all your Sheldons CBS.”