Cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Piers Morgan has weighed in on the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", stating that most late-night hosts have become "hyper-party activist hacks" for the left. He shared a New York Post cover with the inscription "No wonder that he was canned", referring to Colbert’s show. Morgan expressed his thoughts on Twitter, saying "It’s so damn obvious" and that most late-night hosts have become nothing more than activists for a party that is rarely more popular.
Reaction from Other TV Personalities
Morgan is not the only TV personality to comment on Colbert’s cancellation. Jay Leno, former host of "The Tonight Show", also shared his thoughts on the matter. Leno stated that late-night hosts often alienate part of their audience by "leaning to a political party". He said, "I love political humor, I don’t get me wrong. But it is exactly what happens when people come too much to one side or the other." Leno questioned why hosts would want to cater to only half of their audience.
The Reason Behind the Cancellation
On July 17, it was announced that the entire "Late Show" would be ending after the next television season. CBS cited the move as a "financial decision", but some have speculated that it may be related to a pending merger between CBS’ parent company, Paramount, and Skydance, which is owned by David Ellison, a supporter of Donald Trump. The cancellation has sparked debate about the role of politics in late-night television and whether hosts should strive to be more neutral in their comedic approach.
The Future of Late-Night Television
The cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has left many wondering about the future of late-night television. Will other shows follow suit, or will they find a way to balance politics and comedy? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the landscape of late-night television is changing, and hosts will need to adapt to the evolving tastes and preferences of their audiences.
