Byron Allen isn't Stephen Colbert, and that's the exact attitude he has as Comics Unleashed takes over The Late Show's timeslot on CBS. The comedian and host said his 20-year program isn't going to imitate or replace the series during its big showing on the 2026 TV schedule, and he made that clear to CBS at the start.
As Colbert's exit after the final episode paved the way for a smooth transition to Comics Unleashed, Allen appeared on NPR to answer some questions about his new spot on the late-night scene. He brushed off any notion that he'll need to change how he operates just because he'll have a bigger timeslot due to recent events, saying:
