Stephen Colbert hosts final episode of The Late Show on CBS.
Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS after nearly 11 years and approximately 1,800 episodes. Paul McCartney appeared as the final guest, performing 'Hello, Goodbye' at the Ed Sullivan Theater. CBS canceled the show in July 2024, citing financial reasons.
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This event sits in the top 1% of divergence this week. 9 outlets covered it, splitting into 9 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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The split, in one line
Right-leaning outlets frame the finale through Trump's celebration and frame Colbert as fired for poor ratings, while mainstream outlets focus on the whimsical farewell and celebrity guests.
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“Everything that happened on Stephen Colbert’s last episode of ‘The Late Show’”WP Washington Post LEFT
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“Variety: Stephen Colbert's 'Late Night' Finale an Underwhelming 'Letdown... Gifted at Neither Interview nor Sketch'”B Breitbart RIGHT
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“Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show' - Reuters” · Reuters, The Hill
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NPRNPR Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole 59d ago CNNCNN ‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ bids farewell in final broadcast on CBS 60d ago WPWashington Post Everything that happened on Stephen Colbert’s last episode of ‘The Late Show’ 60d ago CENTER2
RReuters Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show' - Reuters 59d ago HThe Hill Trump: 'Thank goodness' Colbert is 'finally gone' 59d ago RIGHT4
BBreitbart Variety: Stephen Colbert's 'Late Night' Finale an Underwhelming 'Letdown... Gifted at Neither Interview nor Sketch' 59d ago WEWashington Examiner Trump rejoices after Stephen Colbert’s last show 59d ago NYPNY Post Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’ 59d ago DWDaily Wire Stephen Colbert Exits Stage Left 58d ago 6 tracked claims across 9 outlets
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The reason for the show's end: CBS financial decision vs. Colbert being fired for falling ratings.
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