Anderson Cooper and other celebrities rallied behind "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert after CBS announced it was cancelling the liberal late-night program.

From its 1993 inception with host David Letterman through its most recent decade under Stephen Colbert, CBS' The Late Show has hosted a who's who of musicians, both on the couch for interviews and on the stage for performances.

Late-night rivals and other celebrities rallied to support CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert after the network canceled his show, and comedian Jon Stewart lashed out at Paramount Global for the decision to end the long-running TV program.

The CBS television network will end its top-rated late-night talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert in 2026, a move announced just days after the comedian criticized parent company Paramount over a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump.

As you’ve likely heard, CBS — which is owned by Paramount — has decided to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Per Reuters, the program is the most-watched late-night show on U.S. broadcast television. However, it will end its 10-year run in May 2026, with the show being retired altogether.