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David Letterman Calls CBS’ Decision To Cancel ‘The Late Show’ “Gutless” & “Pure Cowardice”

Headline from Deadline, on the newest of 3 developments

David Letterman has finally given his opinion on the cancelation of The Late Show – the franchise that he founded.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. David Letterman Backs Colbert Amid 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS'

    Headline from Rolling Stone ·

  2. David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show: ‘Pure cowardice’

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Newest

    David Letterman Calls CBS’ Decision To Cancel ‘The Late Show’ “Gutless” & “Pure Cowardice”

    Headline from Deadline ·

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    David Letterman Backs Colbert Amid 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    David Letterman shared a montage slamming CBS after 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' was canceled: 'You can’t spell CBS without BS,' he wrote.

  2. New York Post

    David Letterman weighs in on cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’: ‘You can’t spell CBS without BS’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    David Letterman has subtly weighed in on CBS' cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show."

  3. Forbes

    David Letterman On Colbert’s Firing: ‘This Is Pure Cowardice’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    One week after Stephen Colbert announced CBS would be canceling his Late Show, the late-night program’s original host, David Letterman, has weighed in.

  4. Deadline

    David Letterman Calls CBS’ Decision To Cancel ‘The Late Show’ “Gutless” & “Pure Cowardice” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    David Letterman has finally given his opinion on the cancelation of The Late Show – the franchise that he founded.

  5. Rolling Stone

    David Letterman Slams 'Gutless' CBS Over 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Pure Cowardice' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    David Letterman slammed "gutless" CBS over 'The Late Show' cancellation in his first public comments since the network axed Stephen Colbert's show.

  6. Variety

    David Letterman Blasts CBS and Skydance on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Cancellation: ‘This Is Pure Cowardice’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    David Letterman took aim at his former employer, CBS, over the cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

  7. Fox News

    David Letterman calls out CBS' 'pure cowardice' for canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    David Letterman called CBS' decision to cancel 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert 'pure cowardice,' rejecting the network's claim that the cancellation was due to financial reasons.

  8. The Hill

    David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show: ‘Pure cowardice’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former host of "The Late Show" David Letterman spoke out in support of his successor Stephen Colbert after CBS announced it would cancel the show in 2026.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    David Letterman Rips CBS Over ‘Late Show’ Cancellation: “Pure Cowardice” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    David Letterman’s first direct comments about the end of ‘The Late Show’ call CBS’ decision ‘gutless’ and an act of ‘pure cowardice.’

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