Tomlinson, 31, said she intended to focus fully on stand-up comedy, her “first passion.” Her departure was unexpected.

“After Midnight,” which debuted in January 2024, was an experiment. After James Corden stepped aside from “The Late Late Show” in 2023, CBS decided to scrap the traditional late-night format featuring a host, a monologue and a band and try a comedic game show, with a smaller budget and staff.

This week, comedian Taylor Tomlinson announced that she would not return as the host of CBS’s 'After Midnight.'