American comedian and writer (born 1964)
David Letterman to Return to ‘Late Show’ After Blasting CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’: The host will help send off the show he created.
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Key FactsLetterman Blasts CBS Over Colbert Show Cancellation
May 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- David Letterman rejects CBS's claim that canceling The Late Show was financially motivated.
- The cancellation coincided with the Paramount-Skydance merger finalized in August 2025.
- Stephen Colbert’s outspoken stance against CBS’s Trump settlement is linked to the show’s cancellation.
- Letterman laments the transformation of the show under pro-Trump media influence after the merger.
They’re lying. Let me just add one other thing. They’re lying weasels.— David Letterman, in an interview with The New York Times about CBS canceling The Late Show
Jimmy Kimmel Reveals the Brutal Reason Nobody Can Boycott CBS for Axing Colbert During All-Star Late-Night ...
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Obama Slips Pointed Jab at Trump as He’s Asked About a Colbert White House Run: Obama was asked by Colbert about the recurring idea that he should mount a White ...
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Key FactsObama’s Witty Remarks on Trump and Colbert’s Future
May 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
- Obama was interviewed at his Presidential Center when Colbert humorously asked about running for president after his show ends.
- The former president made a sharp joke about the lowered standards for presidential candidates while complimenting Colbert’s look and abilities.
- Colbert dismissed the idea of running as foolish, but Obama suggested he could outperform some current politicians.
- The Late Show will conclude on May 21, with Colbert moving on to co-write a new Lord of the Rings screenplay.
It was not.— Obama, responding to Colbert’s question about whether his remarks amounted to an endorsement during a The Late Show interview at the Obama Presidential Center
Stephen Colbert Predicts One Fast Food Chain’s Warning May Finally Help Trump See the ‘Cost of ...
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GOP Senator Launches Tirade Over Obama-Stephen Colbert Sit-Down: ‘Get a Motel Room’
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Key FactsSharp GOP Criticism Over Obama-Colbert Interview
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- Senator John Kennedy ridiculed former President Obama’s interview with Stephen Colbert, suggesting they should 'get a motel room.'
- During the interview, Obama advocated for a return to basic norms and cautioned against political misuse of the Justice Department.
- Kennedy accused Obama of pandering to Colbert’s audience and described them as close associates.
- The Late Show is scheduled to conclude on May 21 following CBS’s announcement of $40 million annual losses.
He was losing CBS, $40 million a year, because nobody was watching, so CBS told him to sit his ass down, and they said, you're fired, he added.— Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) on The Will Cain Show (Fox News)
Jabs at Trump at the Late-Night Giants Summit: Comedian Stephen Colbert has to give up his late-night show—likely due to pressure from Trump ...
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus revived "Veep's" Selina Meyer to roast Stephen Colbert before "The Late Show" ends:
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Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver join Stephen Colbert ahead of his final “Late Show” broadcast, paying tribute to Colbert and teasing ... Show more
Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump saying 'I don't think about anybody'
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Stephen Colbert Rams Dead ‘Dove of Peace’ Back in the Box Upon Reading Trump’s ‘On ...
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Ian McKellen has some thoughts about the afterlife.#Colbert #ColbertQuestionertExtraordinert #IanMcKellen
Ahead of the end of #TheLateShow , host Stephen Colbert sat down to answer questions from his fellow current and former late-night hosts, including Jay Leno ... Show more
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel are clearing the airwaves in a show of solidarity with Stephen Colbert for his final show. See link below ⬇️
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Jimmy Fallon joins Kimmel in move of solidarity with Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Fallon joins Kimmel in move of solidarity with Stephen Colbert
Elizabeth Warren tells Stephen Colbert it's time to end Iran War : Sen. Warren told host Stephen Colbert that Americans deserve to know why their country is ...
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David Letterman to Return to ‘Late Show’ After Blasting CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’: The host will help send off the show he created.
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Stephen Colbert Kisses Pedro Pascal and Julia Louis-Dreyfus on ‘The Late Show’ a Day After Smooching Jimmy Fallon
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Paid articlePaywallStephen Colbert and Pedro Pascal share a kiss and drink tequila in wonderfully chaotic interview
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Late-night shows: "It's a good thing he watches linear TV" - | US comedians mock Trump
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Stephen Colbert and Strike Force Five Defend Late Night TV: Stephen Colbert brought the other hosts of ‘Strike Force Five’ out as guests on his final week of ...
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Obama, Colbert slam Trump without uttering his name: The late-night television host interviewed the former president at his new presidential center in Chicago ...
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Former President Barack Obama raised concerns about the expansion of executive branch powers and the use of the Justice Department for political ends under ... Show more
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Pedro Pascal demands a kiss from Stephen Colbert in new clip: The handsome actor had no problem leaning in for a smooch with the talk show host.
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Stephen Colbert to Host Letterman, Kimmel, Meyers, Fallon as Late Show Ends: Stephen Colbert will host David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers ...
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Paid articlePaywallJohn Krasinski's interview with Stephen Colbert is a wild ride: Bourbon shots and leg wrestling. Perfect night.
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‘Something Changed’: Colbert Skeptical His Show Was Canceled Solely For Financial Reasons In D ...
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Is the peace plan in the room with us?#StephenColbert
Colbert's show is being replaced by a non traditional late night program. See link below ⬇️
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When is Stephen Colbert’s last show? What to know about final 'Late Show'
When is Stephen Colbert’s last show? What to know about final 'Late Show'
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Stephen Colbert reveals regret for ‘The Late Show’: Stephen Colbert mentioned that he wishes he was leaving The Late Show on his own terms ...
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GOP Senator Makes Weird Insinuation About Obama And Colbert: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) slammed "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert over his recent ...
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Actress Hannah Einbinder has criticized Hollywood figures for their silence on the war in Gaza, saying their inaction frustrates her deeply ... Show more
#JimmyKimmel will air a rerun of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on May 21 in tribute to Stephen Colbert’s final episode of “The Late Show,” leaving Colbert with one less 11:35 ... Show more
Stephen Colbert says after an uneven first couple of months of “The Late Show,” his producer encouraged him to lean back into his political roots:
"I ... Show more
Rome wasn’t built in a day! Stephen revisits his fondest—and most frightening—Late Show memory.
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Obama Takes Shots At Trump’s ‘Politicization’ Of DOJ and ‘Side Hustles’ In Colbert Interview
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Stephen Colbert Proves Trump's Life "Isn't Going Great": The "Late Show" host said these two messages from the president show what's really going on.
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Stephen Colbert To Reunite With Major Late Night Hosts for Show’s Final Episodes: Stephen Colbert will be joined by his predecessor and other fellow hosts in the ...
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Stephen Colbert Names 1 Guest He’s Still Desperate To Get On His Show Before It Ends
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'That Is Bulls**t': Colbert Exposes Trump's Ballroom Lies After $1 Billion Proposal
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Stephen Colbert Explains Why He Made 'The Late Show' More Political: Stephen Colbert said after an uneven first couple of months of 'The Late Show ...
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Late-Night Host Lets Slip One of Colbert’s Final Surprises: Stephen Colbert is apparently plotting an Avengers-level reunion.
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Stephen and Jon Lampley reveal all in their embouchure-and-tell. 💋#Colbert #ColbertBeforeAir #SteveCarell
Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump's AI Jesus post angering the Knights Templar: "Well, it's official: we're trapped in a Dan Brown movie."
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Key FactsTrump Sparks Outrage with AI Jesus Image
Apr 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus, which he mistakenly described as a doctor.
- The controversial post was removed following strong criticism, including a public rebuke by the Knights Templar.
- Stephen Colbert humorously likened the bizarre incident to a plot from a Dan Brown novel.
- Trump's online attack on Pope Leo XIV was seen as unwise given the pope's high approval ratings.
They condemn it wholeheartedly and asked for a public apology.— The Knights Templar, in response to Trump's AI Jesus post, as cited by Stephen Colbert
Buttigieg Slams Trump for Torpedoing America’s Standing in the World: ‘People Do Not Trust the ...
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Trump is ditching the White House Correspondents' Dinner before the main course!#StephenColbert
Stephen Colbert Sends Jimmy Kimmel His Backup ‘Iran Jokes’ Since War’s Not Ending Anytim ...
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With the Hunt for Gollum and a Stephen Colbert-penned Lord of Rings movie in the works, enquiring minds want to know if Lee Pace will return as the statuesque ... Show more
Stephen Colbert Reveals 1 Of His Final 'Late Show' Guests: 'I Will Be Sitting Down With...'
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Colbert says he won’t attend correspondents’ dinner, asks why ‘many others will’: Stephen Colbert, the host of CBS’s “The Late Show,” is opting out of the White ...
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Stephen Colbert Bequeaths his Iran War Jokes to Jimmy Kimmel: Stephen Colbert predicts Trump’s war in Iran will last way past his final ‘Late Show ...
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Stephen Colbert breaks down the reality of Trump's tax refunds: "Let's see... that is...eight bucks."
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Stephen Colbert Reveals Barack Obama Late Show Interview Date: Barack Obama is set to join Stephen Colbert on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 5 ...
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Colbert Finds Major Flaw in Keystone Kash’s Drinking Denial: The FBI director is contradicting himself, as Colbert exposed on Wednesday night.
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Key FactsKash Patel’s Troubled FBI Leadership Exposed
Apr 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- Kash Patel is accused of absenteeism linked to heavy drinking and displayed paranoid behavior at work.
- His craving for approval prompted unprofessional acts like polygraph tests on staff and staged social media appearances.
- Government resources were reportedly misused for personal benefit, triggering internal complaints and an FBI probe.
- Patel’s defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic extended media scrutiny and made damaging allegations public.
I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia.— Kash Patel, FBI Director, at a press conference in response to the Atlantic allegations.
Conan O’Brien Mocks Billionaire Who Bought Colbert’s CBS Time Slot: The veteran late-night host also revealed his secret plot to return to NBC.
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Stephen Colbert's final episode is coming up on The Late Show. Here's what's next for him. See link below ⬇️
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What is next for Stephen Colbert after his 'Late Show' is done?
What is next for Stephen Colbert after his 'Late Show' is done?
Stephen Colbert Reveals 'So Crazy' Oval Office Moment Trump Clearly Wants To Forget
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Stephen Colbert delights in Pete Hegseth's reading from 'The Gospel of Tarantino'
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CBS exploring ‘other ideas’ for Stephen Colbert’s vacated time slot after Byron Allen’s deal expires
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CNN’s Jake Tapper Torpedoes Trump Demand for War Praise in Late Show Hit: Jake Tapper told late-night host Stephen Colbert the many reasons he would not obey ...
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Stephen Colbert Scorches Trump’s ‘Jesus’ Meme Denial During DoorDash Presser: ‘Eve ...
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Colbert Brutally Mocks Hegseth’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ Prayer: The late-night host roasted Pete Hegseth by delivering some film-inspired “verses” of his own.
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Key FactsPentagon Chief Uses Movie-Based Prayer in Ceremony
Apr 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Pete Hegseth delivered a customized prayer during a Pentagon service that closely mirrored a famous 'Pulp Fiction' monologue.
- Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell clarified that the prayer was created by a mission planner for a rescue of downed airmen in Iran and drew inspiration from the film.
- The prayer significantly alters the fictional movie passage attributed to Samuel L. Jackson’s character and deviates from the actual biblical verse Ezekiel 25:17.
- Hegseth has initiated monthly prayer gatherings at the Pentagon, despite public confusion over his unconventional scriptural reference.
Anyone saying the Secretary misquoted Ezekiel 25:17 is peddling fake news and ignorant of reality.— Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesperson, in a statement shared on X
Stephen Colbert Wants the Vice President to Lay Off the Pope: The “Late Show” host scolded JD Vance for suggesting that Pope Leo XIV “be careful when he talks ...
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Stephen Colbert Scolds JD Vance for Chiding Pope Leo: ‘Go Back to Your Pew’: Colbert jibed that "every time" the president has a "scandal" it's "Vance's job to ...
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CBS Has Revealed What's Taking Over Stephen Colbert's Time Slot — And It's Not A New Host
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John Kerry, 82, Stuns Colbert With Kash Patel Burn: The former secretary of state tied together two of Trump’s biggest mistakes.
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