'The Late Show' is ending on May 21. Here's what led CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert, why David Letterman called the network 'lying weasels' and what's next for late-night.

Former host David Letterman says he doesn't believe the network's insistence that it was "purely" a financial decision. "They're lying," he told the New York Times. "They're lying weasels."

David Letterman blasts ‘lying weasels’ CBS as Colbert nears ‘Late Show’ finale

David Letterman blasted CBS as “lying weasels” over the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” disputing the network’s claim that axing it was purely financial.

David Letterman calls CBS 'lying weasels' over “Late Show ”cancellation

CBS claims "The Late Show" cancellation is "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night."

David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’

Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that the historic