In a surprising twist, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel erupted over CBS’s decision to axe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling it a “purely a financial decision” amid media industry pressure. But Kimmel’s retaliation kicks off a fierce clash of late‑night loyalties.
Kimmel posted, “Love you Stephen. [Expletive] you and all your Sheldons CBS,” showcasing his loyalty to Late Show and contempt for CBS’s reliance on sitcom fillers. His Instagram Story jab captures the raw emotion behind this media feud.
Colbert himself blasted CBS parent Paramount over political entanglements. He targeted their payout to settle Trump’s lawsuit, calling it a “big fat bribe” designed to curry favor and smooth the Skydance merger. He told his audience, “I found out just last night, next year will be our last season… It’s not just the end of our show, but it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away.”
CBS insists it’s a financial call, “not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.” Yet, canceling a top‑rated, opinion‑forward program reeks of political calculus.
This furious showdown over The Late Show underscores how deep political bias has burrowed into mainstream media.
