Viral staff photo reveals just how bloated Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' operation really was
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' has been canceled, surprising many in the media and entertainment industries. A viral staff photo has drawn attention to the show's large crew and its financial losses for CBS. Critics argue that the show's focus on social justice and predictable content contributed to its declining viewership.
- ▪CBS announced the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' in 2026.
- ▪The show reportedly lost CBS $40 million a year.
- ▪Critics have pointed to the show's large staff and its focus on political content as reasons for its decline.
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OutKick-Culture Viral staff photo reveals just how bloated Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' operation really was Brian Stelter's social media tribute inadvertently highlighted the massive crew behind the canceled CBS late night show By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 23, 2026 8:28am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Joe Concha critiques Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' exit, declining ratings Fox News contributor Joe Concha offers a sharp critique of Stephen Colbert's exit from 'The Late Show,' following strong social media comments from President Trump.
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