Stephen Colbert was receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, 鈥淭he Late Show With Stephen Colbert,鈥 next May. Jimmy Fallon said he was 鈥渏ust as shocked as everyone,鈥 and Seth Meyers called him a great host and comedian but an even better person. Jimmy Kimmel directed an expletive at CBS, and Andy Cohen said it was a sad day for the network. As for President Donald Trump 鈥 a frequent target of Colbert's comedy 鈥 he said on Truth Social that 鈥淚 absolutely love鈥 that Colbert was 鈥渇ired."
Some of the reaction from the late-night world:
Jimmy Fallon
鈥淚鈥檓 just as shocked as everyone. Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I鈥檇 ride this out with him for years to come. I'm sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30.鈥 鈥 the NBC 鈥淭onight Show鈥 host, on Instagram
Seth Meyers
鈥淔or as great a comedian and host (as) he is, @stephenathome is an even better person. I'm going to miss having him on TV every night but I'm excited he can no longer use the excuse that he's 鈥榯oo busy to hang out鈥 with me." 鈥 the NBC 鈥淟ate Night鈥 host, on Instagram
Jimmy Kimmel
鈥淟ove you Stephen. F--- you and all your Sheldons CBS.鈥 鈥 the 鈥淛immy Kimmel Live!鈥 host, on Instagram
Andy Cohen
鈥淚t is a very sad day for CBS that they are getting out of the late-night race. I mean, they are turning off the lights after the news.鈥 鈥 the 鈥淲atch What Happens Live鈥 host, in an interview.