Stephen Colbert’s 3-Year Contract Was Another Big Factor When CBS Canceled ‘The Late Show.’ L2

In a gut-wrenching twist that left fans reeling, Stephen Colbert’s smug grin faded into stunned silence as CBS execs slammed the door on “The Late Show”—and it wasn’t just ratings tanking, folks. A bombshell leaked memo from a top network head honcho reveals Colbert’s ironclad 3-year contract was the real dagger, locking CBS in a money pit of $15 million per episode while his once-sharp satire turned into a snoozefest of recycled Trump jabs. “We were chained to a sinking ship,” the anonymous insider spilled in a hushed whisper to Variety, exposing how Colbert’s ego-fueled demands for creative control blinded him to the audience exodus.

Picture the chaos: Colbert, the king of cool monologues, allegedly bullied writers into “safe” skits that alienated conservatives and bored liberals alike. Leaked clips from behind-the-scenes meetings show him raging, “This is my empire!” as producers begged for edgier takes. But dig deeper, and a hidden story emerges—Colbert’s family was blindsided too, with his wife Evie reportedly texting pals, “He poured his soul into this; how could they?” The contract? A relic from 2022 glory days, now a noose as streaming rivals like Netflix poach late-night talent with half the baggage.

Here’s the ethical gut-punch: Was CBS the villain, axing a comedy legend to chase profits in a cutthroat world, or did Colbert’s arrogance doom his own throne? Sympathize with the everyman host crushed by corporate greed, or rage at the diva who forgot the fans footing his bill?

Social media ignited like a powder keg. “Colbert’s a has-been—good riddance to that smug liberal hack! #CancelColbert,” blasted @MAGAWarrior1776, sparking 50K fiery likes. Counterpunch from @LateNightLover: “CBS is soulless vultures! Steph’s the voice we need now more than ever—boycott their trash!” Netizens turned detectives, unearthing old contracts and viral rants, with one TikTok sleuth claiming, “I found emails proving sabotage from inside!”

The honcho’s final zinger? “Stephen thought he was untouchable—welcome to reality TV.” But is this the full betrayal, or just act one of a late-night apocalypse? Who’s really pulling the strings? Sound off below—share if this has you fuming!