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CBS Cancels Late-Night’s Only Female-Fronted Show

The network announced it won’t be replacing Taylor Tomlinson’s “After Midnight” with new programming.

CBS has canceled After Midnight, the late-night show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson and executive produced by Stephen Colbert, despite recently renewing it for a third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tomlinson’s 12:35 a.m. show is currently the only network late-night program hosted by a woman. The decision comes as Tomlinson has decided to return to her “first passion,” which is touring as a stand-up comedian. Rather than find another host, CBS is axing the show. THR reports the network won’t replace it with new original programming, and may even return the time slot to local stations. Tomlinson called hosting the show “the experience of a lifetime” and thanked “Colbert, the producers, and the entire After Midnight staff and crew for all the love, support, and unforgettable memories.” Colbert added, “We respect Taylor’s decision to return to stand-up full time,” and thanked CBS “for their constant support and invaluable partnership” on the show. After Midnight first premiered as a replacement for The Late Late Show with James Corden in January 2024.