The Late Show with stephen Colbert is slated to conclude in 2026, a decision that has drawn commentary from fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
Kimmel shared his reaction via an Instagram story, stating, “Love you, Stephen. Fuck you and all your Sheldons, CBS.”
Curtis, speaking with NPR, linked the cancellation of The Late Show to a broader trend of politically motivated program cuts, including those affecting NPR and public broadcasting. “They just cut NPR and, you know, public broadcasting – yes, they’re trying to silence people, but that won’t work.won’t work. We will just get louder,” she remarked.
Further details on the conclusion of The Late Show can be found in IndieWire’s reporting, alongside a critical analysis by Ben Travers.
In parallel with these industry developments, Curtis is experiencing a period of professional success. She expressed her enthusiasm for her role in the acclaimed series The Bear,telling Variety,”it’s a beautiful show and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I love it. I’m a fan of the show. I was a fan from the beginning and so I just love the stories they tell and the characters they create.”
Looking ahead,Curtis described the upcoming film Freakier Friday,scheduled for release on August 8,as “a movie for today.” She characterized it as “a happy, nostalgic, funny, sweet, heartfelt, Disney movie right at the end of the summer,” adding, “There haven’t been a lot of movies for women, and this is a love letter to every mother, grandma, sister, cousin and daughter.”
