Jimmy Kimmel to Stephen Colbert: How Many Late Night Shows Have Been Cancelled And Has Ended Till Now?

Late-night legends are bowing out. Explore the list of shows that no longer on air and the reasons behind their cancellations.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been taken down due to his comments on Charlie Kirk’s demise, as reported by the BBC.

Though for an indefinite time, the show is suspended for now.

Jimmy Kimmel has not made any statement on the matter at the time of writing this article.

Some known personalities have called out the decision.

Due to its remarks about the Donald Trump Administration, CBS recently reported that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end by 2026.

Apart from this, other shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and After Midnight have all gone off-air.

The list of late-night programs that shaped pop culture is failing to survive.

A lot of them have bid adieu to the fans, maybe due to some confrontational issues or personal reasons.

Major Late Night Shows That Ended or Were Cancelled

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Over the last decade, television has seen a shift in its ever-evolving landscape. The shows hosted by famous and stable personalities are struggling to get through.

Here are the late-night talk show hosts who have ended their shows or been cancelled:

Show Name
Host(s)
When It Ended / Cancelled / Will End

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert
Announced cancelled; will end in May 2026

After Midnight
Taylor Tomlinson
Cancelled in 2025 after two seasons

The Late Late Show with James Corden
James Corden
Ended in 2023

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Samantha Bee
Ended/cancelled in 2022

Lights Out with David Spade
David Spade
Ran from 2019 to 2020

A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh
Aired 2019-2021, ended in 2021

The Jeselnik Offensive
Anthony Jeselnik
Cancelled in 2013 after 2 seasons

The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Premiered 1997-1998; cancelled in March 1998

The Jon Stewart Show
Jon Stewart
1993-1995 (ended after syndication period)

The Late Late Show (CBS franchise)
Various hosts; the last was James Corden
The franchise ended in 2023 when CBS decided not to replace The Late Late Show after Corden’s departure.

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With Jimmy Kimmel’s show suspension, does it hint at some other arc?

Is the matter political or just that the traditional late-night sequences aren’t able to keep up with what the audience requires?

What Is the Reason Behind The Late Night Shows’ Cancellations?

Denzel Washington during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Credits: ABC

The late-night shows had been featuring a comprehensive mix of comedy, musicals, and talks, which had been sitting well with the audience for a long time.

Recently, the decline in late-night shows is due to social media dominance and interest.

Many prominent figures have made appearances on the shows, but these days, it seems all fragmented.

Many late-night shows have ended or have been cancelled due to a decline in their following.

Even now, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers’ shows are seeing low audience, struggling to get past the viewership question.

One of the major factors, alongside the two mentioned, is rising costs against shrinking returns.

The late-night shows require big production, heavy sets, celebrities, and large teams.

Production houses these days are finding it difficult to keep up with the demands and requirements.

Therefore, the late-night TV’s struggles point to the urgent need for networks to reinvent things for the streaming age.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live is available to stream on Hulu (US).