Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Colbert's Farewell: Critics Slam Self-Focused End

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

CBSs The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is set to end in 2026, but its final season has been criticized for being self-indulgent and out of touch with everyday concerns. The show has featured celebrities showering Colbert with praise, leading to accusations of it being an ego trip for the host. Some viewers and writers argue that the show has missed the mark for a political program, while others suggest that the cancellation may be linked to CBSs attempts to win favor with President Trump. Despite the criticism, many expect Colberts career to continue thriving after the show ends. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb2075f6d5f0065c

It's March 14th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. CVS announced back in July that the late show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 26. A recent variety column called the final season Not Very Good TV and an ego trip for the host. Critics say it's filled with celebrities showering him with praise as he says goodbye. Lately, the show has featured guests, reading poems, singing tributes, and other over-the-top gestures in Colbert's honor. The piece points out how this self-focused farewell has taken center stage night after night. Many viewers and writers feel it's out of touch with everyday concerns, especially with bigger crises around the world. The author argues that endlessly celebrating one comedian's job loss misses the mark for a political show.

Some blame the cancellation on CBS and Paramount, trying to win favor with President Donald Trump for a planned merger with Skydance media. liberal voices have pushed that theory since the news broke. A podcast host called the Variety Critique, stunning, noting it's rare for a left-leaning outlet to knock Colbert so hard. Meanwhile, folks expect his career to keep going strong after the show wraps. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Your Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.