Since Stephen Colbert announced that the "Late Show" was canceled, viewers and industry insiders alike have been quick to offer dueling explanations.

A new report revealed Stephen Colbert's manager knew about "The Late Show" cancellation weeks before the host, with sources claiming the decision was financially motivated.

Adam Sandler, Anderson Cooper, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Andy Cohen were among those who made surprise appearances on Monday's episode after CBS announced that the late night show would be ending in May 2026.

Jon Stewart is questioning whether CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s late-night show was purely financial. He points to Paramount’s recent $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a sign the company may be trying to smooth a deal and stay in Trump’s good graces.

The View" co-host Sunny Hostin suggested on Tuesday that the decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could lead to the end of democracy.

Stephen Colbert gained a little help from his friends and late-night rivals on Monday, his first night back on-air since announcing that CBS is ending the legendary show.

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused Italy of discrimination and said it had caved into misplaced Ukrainian lobbying after Italian authorities cancelled a classical music concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev.

"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil pushed back at the liberal outrage over his network's decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."