Colbert's Late Show Ends, Allen's Comedy Double-Tap Begins

0:00On April 7th, Stephen Colbert's late show is wrapping up after 10 solid seasons with the final episode hitting CBS on Thursday, May 21st. Right after, starting Friday, May 22nd, Byron Allen snags the prime weeknight slot from 11.35pm to 12.37am. With back-to-back half-hour episodes of his comedy talk show, Comics Enleashed. That slot's been a hot commodity, and Allen's not stopping there. His other hit, The Comedy Game Show, Funny You Should Ask, hosted by John Kelly, jumps. In from 12.37 to 137am, also doubling up episodes each night. Fans and insiders were buzzing when CBS dropped the cancellation news back in July 2025, shocking it up to tough finances in late night, TV. Colbert, who took over from David Letterman in September 2015, called at the end of an era, straight up grateful for the ride, despite the sock. Colbert shut down rumors tying it to his jabs at Paramount's moves, insisting his CBS relationships stayed strong.

1:03Meanwhile, Allen's been grinding for this, reviving Comics Enleashed. 20 years strong, and proving his show's crush ratings in late slots. Late night, just got a fresh comedy double tap from Allen's crew, shaking up the airwaves as Colbert bows out on a high note. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.