Comedian Stephen Colbert dons JD Vance's mask and calls out to Netflix, pleading for a job after CBS cancels his show, "The Late Show". He highlights his availability starting from June.
Stephen Colbert, the popular host of CBS's "The Late Show," has signaled his interest in venturing into the world of streaming services after the network announced the cancellation of his long-running show. In a humorous monologue on August 7, Colbert invited Netflix to reach out to him and also mentioned entertaining offers from Amazon, once his CBS contract ends in May 2026.
The cancellation of "The Late Show," which is scheduled to air its final episode in May 2026, was a financial decision unrelated to Colbert's criticisms of President Donald Trump and the settlement. The announcement was made in July 2025, causing speculation among many that the decision could have been politically motivated. Hollywood labor unions and Trump himself have made fiery comments about the cancellation.
Despite the cancellation, Colbert continues to produce new episodes through the 2025-2026 season and remains active in political satire. One of his recent skits involved a new character, "Wittle Pwince Vance," which he created to poke fun at Vice President JD Vance. The skit, based on a Daily Beast story about Vance's birthday boat trip, featured Colbert mimicking a baby voice and making demands in a humorous manner.
The promo for "The Late Show" suggested that the show has high ratings, with a focus on its elderly viewers. Colbert's "Wittle Pwince Vance" character whined and made aggressive comments when he was given a juice box that was not apple juice.
Trump's statement criticizing Colbert and other late-night hosts was used in a promo for "The Late Show." The skit was a part of Colbert's show before a summer hiatus.
As Colbert looks for new opportunities beyond network late-night television, he has kept streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon on his radar for future projects. The promo for "The Late Show" ended with a graphic stating that the show is still canceled, but Colbert's humour and resilience remain undeterred.
In the wake of CBS's cancellation announcement for "The Late Show," set for May 2026, Stephen Colbert hinted at his interest in transitioning to streaming services, specifically Netflix and Amazon, once his contract ends. (entertainment, streaming services)
Given his recent political satire skits, such as his "Wittle Pwince Vance" character, Colbert seems poised to continue his involvement in the realm of pop-culture, possibly collaborating with celebrities for his future projects. (pop-culture, celebrities)
