Stephen Colbert's Emmy Victory Is CBS’s 'Cancel Culture' Flex
In an Emmy night twist more ironic than a pigeon attending a falconry seminar, Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' finally snagged Outstanding Talk Series—just two months after CBS announced its cancellation over 'financial reasons.' CBS pulled the plug like a bad Wi-Fi signal, despite Colbert’s standing ovations and 10 prior Emmys for 'The Daily Show' and 'Colbert Report.' Trump, ever the diplomatic keyboard warrior, doubled down by posting that he loved Colbert getting fired while CBS ‘settled’ behind-the-scenes, like a messy family divorce. Colbert humorously offered 200 qualified soon-to-be-unemployed staff for June gigs while thanking CBS for the privilege that apparently expires with them.
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Stephen Colbert just won an Emmy while CBS canceled his show, proving sometimes the universe is just a sitcom too sad for Netflix.
CBS canceled Colbert's 'Late Show' after winning an Emmy—because nothing says 'quality content' like axing the show that actually wins awards.
Colbert’s team is queueing up for new jobs like it’s a Black Friday sale, all thanks to CBS’s stunning plot twist—Emmy win followed by a chilly cancellation hug.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/15/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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