2025 U.S. Talk Show Cancellations
Jimmy Kimmel suspended for Charlie Kirk remarks
Jimmy Kimmel was briefly suspended following a monologue criticising Donald Trump and his supporters' reactions to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Paramount-Skydance’s $8billion merger approved
The $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was officially approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Jul 24, 2025.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled
On July 18, 2025, CBS announced it would end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and retire The Late Show franchise by May 2026
Paramount Global reaches $16m settlement with Trump
CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, reached a $16m settlement with President Donald Trump to resolve a lawsuit regarding an interview on 60 Minutes.