CBS claims to have ended Stephen Colbert’s late-night show due to monetary concerns, given the tough environment for late-night TV. However, Lizz Winstead, a key figure in satirical comedy and one of the minds behind The Daily Show, strongly doubts this explanation. She believes there’s a much more troubling reason behind the decision.
Fox reported that Winstead doesn’t buy the official story because of her deep understanding of late-night TV and Colbert’s unique role in it. She sees the cancellation of such a major show as an extreme step, one that doesn’t make sense if it’s just about finances. A show with Colbert’s reputation and influence, she argues, should be safe from simple budget cuts. To her, CBS’s decision reveals something deeper: a fear of supporting a program that regularly holds powerful figures accountable.
