Warren echoed Colbert’s sentiment as she wrote on X that the deal “looks like bribery” and America “deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”

CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday.

“Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I’d ride this out with him for years to come,” the late night veteran wrote.