John Oliver is calling the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “incredibly sad.” While speaking to reporters over the weekend, Oliver was asked his thoughts about the news, which CBS revealed in a surprise announcement on Thursday. A daily brief about what matters and what's interesting in Hollywood.

Tonight host John Oliver is looking forward to seeing Stephen Colbert let loose on The Late Show now that its curtain call is scheduled. Oliver called CBS’ cancellation of Colbert’s show “terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy” while speaking with reporters on Saturday.

Colbert secured his reign by being one of Trump’s sharpest, brashest critics, a standing many see as the real reason that CBS is shutting down “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at the close of the 2025-2026 television season.