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Created: 2025-07-18 16:57:42 UTC

The entertainment world is reacting in shock to CBS canceling its late night talk show "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

After Colbert announced the news on his show late Thursday, July 17, Hollywood expressed confusion around the move and support for Colbert, who will be leaving his post after more than a decade at "The Late Show" in 2026.

Jimmy Kimmel, a longtime friend of Colbert, reshared the comedian's announcement on his Instagram stories, and the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" host didn't hold back in his reaction.

Colbert's friend and the other Jimmy in late night, Jimmy Fallon, also shared his sadness over the forthcoming end of "The Late Show."

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