Seth Meyers Describes ‘The Late Show’ Ending as a ‘Very Sad Week for Television in America’
Seth Meyers expressed his sadness over the cancellation of The Late Show, calling it a 'very sad week for television in America.' He highlighted the impact of losing a colleague and a time slot, emphasizing the excitement of late-night hosting. Meyers also shared optimism for Stephen Colbert's future projects, including co-writing a screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings film.
- ▪Seth Meyers described the end of The Late Show as a 'very sad week for television in America.'
- ▪CBS is not replacing Colbert but is instead canceling The Late Show entirely.
- ▪Colbert will co-write the screenplay for the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 06:42:53 +0000 |
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