Stephen Colbert Leaves The Late Show

May 13, 2026, 16:55
UKEntertainment

Introduction

CBS is stopping The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The last show is on May 21.

Main Body

CBS says the show stops because of money. But Colbert and other people disagree. They think the show stops because of politics. They say CBS wants to make Donald Trump happy for a big business deal. Before the end, Colbert had fun with guests on the show. He kissed some famous people. He also talked about a beautiful actress on a podcast. Jimmy Kimmel is angry. He tells people not to buy Paramount+. A new show with Byron Allen starts on May 22. Colbert will now write a movie for Peter Jackson about The Lord of the Rings.

Conclusion

The Late Show ends next week. Colbert was the host for eleven years.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Time' Shift

Look at how the story moves from now to the future and then to the past. This is the key to A2 speaking.

1. Right Now (Present)

  • CBS says...
  • They think...
  • Jimmy Kimmel is angry. β†’ Use this for facts and feelings today.

2. Coming Soon (Future)

  • The last show is on May 21.
  • A new show... starts on May 22.
  • Colbert will now write a movie. β†’ Notice: We can use the present tense (starts) or "will" (will write) for future plans.

3. What Happened (Past)

  • Colbert had fun...
  • He kissed...
  • He also talked...
  • Colbert was the host... β†’ These words end in -ed (mostly). This tells us the action is finished.

Quick Word Guide:

  • Host β†’\rightarrow The person who leads the show.
  • Deal β†’\rightarrow A business agreement.
  • Disagree β†’\rightarrow To have a different opinion.

Vocabulary Learning

show
a television program
Example:The show starts at 8β€―PM.
money (n.)
Coins and banknotes used for buying things
Example:I need money to buy groceries.
stop
to end or cease
Example:The network decided to stop the show.
people (n.)
Humans, individuals
Example:Many people came to the concert.
money
currency used for buying things
Example:He spent a lot of money on the new phone.
think (v.)
To use your mind to form ideas or opinions
Example:I think it will rain today.
politics
activities related to government and public affairs
Example:She studies politics at university.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount
Example:She has a big house in the countryside.
business
commercial activity or company
Example:They opened a small business in town.
business (n.)
A company or activity that sells goods or services
Example:He started a new business last year.
deal
an agreement between parties
Example:They reached a deal after a long meeting.
deal (n.)
An agreement or arrangement between people
Example:They made a deal to share the profits.
guest
a person who visits or appears on a show
Example:The guest talked about her new book.
fun (n.)
Enjoyable or entertaining activity
Example:The park is a place for fun and relaxation.
famous
well known by many people
Example:The famous singer performed live.
famous (adj.)
Well known by many people
Example:The singer is famous around the world.
actress
a woman who performs in movies or plays
Example:The actress won an award for her role.
beautiful (adj.)
A pleasing or attractive appearance
Example:The garden is beautiful in spring.
podcast
a series of audio or video episodes that can be downloaded
Example:She listens to a podcast every morning.
new (adj.)
Recently made, discovered, or started
Example:I bought a new phone yesterday.
angry
feeling strong displeasure
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
movie (n.)
A film shown in a cinema or on TV
Example:We watched a movie at the theater.
tell
to give information to someone
Example:Please tell me the truth.
host (n.)
A person who presents or leads a show
Example:The host welcomed the guests warmly.
buy
to purchase something
Example:I need to buy groceries after work.
new
recently made or started
Example:She bought a new car.
movie
a film shown in a theater or on TV
Example:We watched a movie last night.
end
to finish or stop
Example:The concert will end at 10β€―PM.
week
seven days
Example:I have a meeting next week.
host
the person who presents a show
Example:The host welcomed the audience.
year
twelve months
Example:She has worked there for three years.