How Jimmy Kimmel, Rachel Zegler, Ben Stiller & others reacted to CBS’ resolution finish – Firstpost

As CBS broadcasts to finish ‘The Late Present With Stephen Colbert’ in 2026, a number of distinguished names from the sphere of politics and leisure confirmed their surprising response to this growth.

Other than celebs like Jimmy Kimmel, Ben Stiller, John Cusack, Andy Richter, Rachel Zegler, and Michael Ian Black, amongst others, distinguished Democratic politicians resembling Elizabeth Warren, Pramila Jayapal, and Adam Schiff have taken to social media to denounce the choice.

As per claims of leisure business figures and politicians, this transfer by CBS was linked to father or mother firm Paramount World’s merger with Skydance Media, with the deal searching for regulatory approval from the President Donald Trump administration.

Stephen Colbert has been some of the distinguished critics of Donald Trump, who has skewered the President on his present.

Underneath the video of Colbert’s monologue asserting the information on Instagram, a number of celebs replied within the remark part. Whereas filmmaker and producer Judd Apatow commented, “My admiration and appreciation for you is bottomless. Excited to see what different brilliance you place into the world,” former Late Present band chief Jon Batiste wrote, “The best to ever do it.”

“I’m extraordinarily unhappy. I am keen on you, Stephen,” wrote Snow White actress Rachel Zegler. Alternatively, Severance star Adam Scott commented, “Love you Stephen. That is absolute bullshit, and I for one am trying ahead to the subsequent 10 months of exhibits. ✊😡💔”

CBS canceled Colbert’s present simply THREE DAYS after Colbert referred to as out CBS father or mother firm Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that appears like bribery.

America deserves to know if his present was canceled for political causes.

Watch and share his message. pic.twitter.com/Rz7HcWFLYM

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 18, 2025

Stephen Colbert’s present was canceled three days after he referred to as out Paramount, CBS’s father or mother firm, for folding to Trump with a $16M settlement for a lawsuit that even they referred to as “with out advantage.”

Folks need to know if it is a politically motivated assault on free speech.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 18, 2025

Sorry to listen to @CBS is canceling among the finest exhibits they’ve.

Wishing all of the individuals who work so laborious on that present all one of the best.@colbertlateshow

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 18, 2025

Standard host, Jimmy Kimmel, wrote,“Love you Stephen. Fuck you and all of your Sheldons CBS.” “CBS canceled Colbert’s present simply THREE DAYS after Colbert referred to as out CBS father or mother firm Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that appears like bribery. America deserves to know if his present was canceled for political causes,” Warren wrote on X.

In his Monday monologue, Colbert stated he was “offended” by the $16 million settlement reached by Paramount, whose pending sale to Skydance Media wants the Trump administration’s approval. He stated the technical identify in authorized circles for the deal was “large fats bribe.”

“I don’t know if something — something — will restore my belief on this firm,” Colbert stated. “However, simply taking a stab at it, I’d say $16 million would assist.”

Trump had sued Paramount World over how “60 Minutes” edited its interview final fall with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Critics say the corporate settled primarily to clear a hurdle to the Skydance sale.

Colbert took over “The Late Present” in 2015 after changing into a giant identify in comedy and information satire working with Jon Stewart on “The Day by day Present” and internet hosting “The Colbert Report,” which riffed on right-wing discuss exhibits.

The newest rankings from Nielsen present Colbert gaining viewers up to now this 12 months and profitable his timeslot amongst broadcasters, with about 2.417 million viewers throughout 41 new episodes. On Tuesday, Colbert’s “Late Present” landed its sixth nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for excellent discuss present. It received a Peabody Award in 2021.

David Letterman started internet hosting “The Late Present” in 1993. When Colbert took over, he deepened its engagement with politics. Alongside musicians and film stars, Colbert typically welcomes politicians to his sofa.

With inputs from AP