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NCDem47

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5. Sorry, but Skydance closed its purchase of Paramount (CBS' owner) in August.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 04:48 PM

Sep 22

Colbert off the air at end of contract is truly a done deal. I doubt we'll see him pop back up on any Skydance/Paramount platform. I'm sure it was just one of many conditions the Trump admin had to let that sale go through.

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Now it's CBS' turn! [View all] imanamerican63 Sep 22 OP

Colbert is still on the air, correct? MichMan Sep 22 #1

But CBS needs rethink their approach & keep Colbert on the the air! imanamerican63 Sep 22 #2

his current contract is not renewed so he will vanish at the end of the current season nt msongs Sep 22 #3

I think his show ends (against his will) at the end of this month. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 22 #4

May of 2026 is when his contract ends MichMan Sep 22 #6

You are right, thanks. But refusing to negotiate renewal is same as cancelling. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 22 #8

Sorry, but Skydance closed its purchase of Paramount (CBS' owner) in August. NCDem47 Sep 22 #5

Plenty of time, he's got until May. Silent Type Sep 22 #7