Trump, Late Show and Kimmel
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President Trump cheered the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," saying he "absolutely loves" that Colbert "got fired."
CBS' shock announcement sparked speculation over whether there was a political motive for the program's cancellation.
In a statement on Thursday, the network said the late-night talk show was being canceled for financial reasons. Those reasons are associated with Paramount's proposed merger with Skydance Media, which requires Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval under the Trump administration. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.
Jimmy Kimmel has been vocal with his dislike for Donald Trump's presidency and famously expressed disappointment over his 2024 victory.
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell took to TikTok to voice her concerns about which of Trump’s critics could be next following the news CBS was axing The Late Show, hosted by Stephen Colbert, earlier this week.
Here's a look at some of Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments from the past decade after it was announced on Friday that "The Late Show" would end in 2026.