Trending Now - David Letterman Critiques CBS for Late Show Replacement Decision

WHO:

Deadline - David Letterman, CBS, Stephen Colbert, Byron Allen

Variety - David Letterman, CBS, Stephen Colbert, Byron Allen

WHAT:

Deadline - CBS is replacing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" with Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed."

Variety - CBS confirmed the decision to replace "The Late Show" franchise after 33 years with Byron Allen's comedy talk show.

WHERE:

Deadline - CBS network

WHEN:

Deadline - Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" will air its final episode on May 21, 2026.

Variety - The change was confirmed earlier in April 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - David Letterman stated, "They don’t want to spend any money," regarding CBS's decision.

Variety - Letterman echoed the sentiment that CBS's decision reflects a lack of financial investment.

HOW:

Deadline - CBS is selling the timeslot to Byron Allen, who will move his comedy show up one hour starting on Friday, May 22, 2026.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 01:23 UTC)

CBS has announced that it will replace "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" with Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed," marking the end of the late-night franchise after 33 years. Colbert's final episode is set to air May 21st, with Allen's show moving into the timeslot an hour earlier starting May 22nd. David Letterman commented on the decision, suggesting it reflects CBS's reluctance to invest financially in the late-night programming.