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Created: 2025-07-18 17:07:43 UTC

Based on 2025 reports from CNN, LA Times, and Variety, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is no longer profitable for CBS. Ad revenue has plunged (from $439M in 2018 to $220M last year across late-night), while production costs remain high, leading to losses and the show's cancellation in May 2026.


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