CBS FAILS To Kick Colbert; Viewers Switch Off TV As Network Boasts $55M Profit After Late Show [CX3j6XqtSlO]
CBS is under fire after publicly celebrating a reported $55 million financial turnaround following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show'. The network praised its new late-night model with Byron Allen's 'Comics Unleashed', claiming it transformed a costly time slot into a profitable one. However, the victory lap comes as early ratings show a dramatic audience drop compared to Colbert's farewell episode. The controversy has reignited questions about whether CBS truly canceled Colbert for financial reasons, especially after his public criticism of Paramount's Trump settlement. Here's why the network's latest comments are sparking fresh backlash across media and politics. #stephencolbert #cbs #lateshow #byronallen #comicsunleashed #donaldtrump #paramount #latenighttv #tvnews #entertainmentnews #celebritynews #ratings #hollywood #medianews #trendingnews If it's trending, explosive or controversial, you'll find it first on Times Buzz. Your front-row seat to the world's most talked-about personalities — across politics, business, entertainment and beyond. From global leaders and cultural icons to controversial figures and rising disruptors, we track the stories shaping headlines worldwide. Breaking updates, deep dives, viral moments, behind-the-scenes drama, and the conspiracies everyone is whispering about. If it sparks debate, drives chaos, or dominates the news cycle, you'll find it here. #buzz #timesBuzz #ETimes #TOI #timesofindia #CelebrityNews #Trending #viral #Controversy #Conspiracy #CelebNews #CelebGossip Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At Also follow us on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: 0:00 CBS boasts $55 Million profit after Colbert exit 1:05 Stephen Colbert slams Paramount over $16M Trump settlement 2:06 Byron Allen's $15M time-buy deal boosts CBS 3:15 Byron Allen's viewership plummets 85%; Colbert audience 6.7M 4:19 Stephen Colbert's emotional farewell; mocks CBS-Paramount 5:21 Donald Trump celebrates Colbert exit, slams poor ratings 6:26 Late Night TV Future: Politics vs Profitability Battle