Jon Stewart Slams CBS For Colbert Cancellation
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Show" host Jon Stewart went to bat for his friend Stephen Colbert after CBS announced it was canceling "The Late Show," a decision he viewed as kowtowing to President Trump.
The award-winning news comedy show, which propelled Jon Stewart to fame and saw him return as a one-day-a-week anchor in 2024, is adding a new rotating host to its lineup.
Show' host's comments came shortly before it was announced that CBS has canceled 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'
This article was amended the day of publication. It previously stated that Jon Stewart shared his fears for The Daily Show after The Late Show had been canceled. This was inaccurate, Stewart spoke before The Late Show announcement had been made. A Late Show OG has entered the chat.
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Jon Stewart weighed in on the future of 'The Daily Show' the same day news broke that Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' has been canceled: 'They may sell the whole f---ing place for parts.'
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