Stephen Colbert hosts the final episode of The Late Show on CBS.
Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS on Thursday, ending an 11-year run and the network's 33-year late-night franchise. CBS announced the cancellation last summer, citing financial reasons, though many suspect the decision was influenced by Paramount's need for Trump administration approval of a merger with Skydance. President Donald Trump publicly celebrated the show's end, calling Colbert untalented and predicting the demise of other late-night hosts.
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This event sits in the top 1% of divergence this week. 13 outlets covered it, splitting into 12 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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The left frames the exit as silencing a high-profile critic via corporate appeasement, while the right frames it as getting clocked in the ratings and a deserved end for untalented hosts.
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“Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ wasn’t funny or emotional at all — just like his last 11 years”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night” · AP News, BBC, PBS NewsHour, The Hill, Reuters
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NPRNPR For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness 18d ago CNNCNN Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes 14d ago WPWashington Post Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to 'The Late Show.' How it ends is still a secret 16d ago CENTER4
APAP News Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to ‘The Late Show.’ How it ends is still a secret PBSPBS NewsHour What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night 15d ago HThe Hill Trump: Stephen Colbert firing 'beginning of the end' for late night hosts 14d ago RReuters Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show' 15d ago RIGHT5
DWDaily Wire America Waves Goodbye To Stephen Colbert As Trump Lands A Final Parting Shot 14d ago WEWashington Examiner Stephen Colbert signs off one last time: ‘Hello, Goodbye’ 14d ago BBreitbart Dulis: Stephen Colbert Admits 'Gutfeld!' Trounces Him in the Ratings During Farewell Show Sketch 14d ago NYPNY Post Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ wasn’t funny or emotional at all — just like his last 11 years 14d ago NMNewsmax Stephen Colbert Signs Off After Final 'Late Show' - Newsmax 14d ago INTERNATIONAL1
BBCBBC Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show 14d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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