July 25, 2025

Stephen Colbert Ratings Soar After ‘Late Show’ Is Cancelled

Stephen Colbert ratings were already better than his rivals. But after The Late Show was unexpectedly cancelled by CBS, viewership for the show has shot up. Colbert’s viewership rose by 32% following news of the cancellation. He far outpaced his rivals on ABC and NBC, according to data provided by Samba TV, which offers TV technology for audience data and omniscreen measurement.

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