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John Oliver is the latest late host to respond to shocking cancellation The late show with Stephen Colbert.
“Obviously I love Stephen. I love his staff. I love that show. It’s amazingly sad. I’m partly excited to see what they want to do for the next 10 months,” the Last week tonight The host told reporters over the weekend in Erie, Pennsylvania, per Close and Hollywood reporter.
“It’s terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy,” the British comedian mourned.
Oliver, 48, and Colbert, 61, were reporters on The daily show – Although not at the same time – before landing their own late shows on HBO and CBS, respectively. Colbert took over The late show from The letterman of DavidWhile Oliver’s weekly series started in 2014.
“Late night shows mean a lot to me, not just because I’m working in them, because even growing up in England, we watched a Letterman show, which of course was a Stephen show, and thought about what was a fascinating world that was,” added Oliver.
He continued, “So he must be on the Letterman Show and Stephen’s show was always one of the most fun things. So it’s very, very sad news. I’m looking forward to seeing what (Colbert is) gonna do next because that guy won’t stop.”
Colbert broke the news of his Cancellation of a show During tapping a chapter on Thursday, July 17 ,.
“Before we start the show, I want to let you know something I found last night: next year will be our final season, the network (CBS) will end The late show In May, ”he told the studio audience.
“I share your feelings,” responded to Boos from the audience. “It’s not just the end of our show but end The late show on CBS. I am not replaced. This is all going away. I want to say that the people at CBS have been great partners … and I’m grateful to the audience, you, who have joined us every night, out there, and all over the world. “
In a statement the same day CBS reported the decision to expire The late show A financial one is only an unrelated one “in any way to performance, content or other issues that occur in Paramount in any way.”
“We are pleased that Stephen has called CBS Home.
CBS continued, “Our admiration, affection, and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his amazing team made this exciting decision even more difficult. With a lot of gratitude, we look forward to honoring Stephen and celebrating the show over the next 10 months alongside its millions of fans and viewers.”
