Stephen Colbert is said to be facing an uncertain future as his long-running program, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, prepares for its final episode on May 21.
The demise of the popular late night show has created a tense moment behind the scenes, insiders reveal.
The source told radar online, “The grim realities of shutting down a major production like The Late Show are emerging in a very dark way.”
He added, “All of this has created a dark, toxic environment on the show and on set, as network-supported writing and producing jobs are hard to find in New York City – people can stay in them for decades, if at all.”
An insider added, “You can practically feel the sadness and pain hanging in the air.”
On the other hand, rumors of a possible deal with Netflix reportedly turned out to be false. Insiders say Stephen Colbert hasn’t yet revealed any clear plans for his career after the show ends.
“He hasn’t made any plans yet for what he’s going to do after the show ends and who from the staff will join him,” the tipster said.
He added, “There’s been talk for some time that he might start a podcast and even turn himself into the leftist answer to Tucker Carlson, but Stephen doesn’t want that.”
There is also speculation that Stephen Colbert may move into podcasting or create a new political commentary platform, although sources suggest Colbert prefers to remain on network television. “They were just as shocked by the cancellation last year as Stephen was.”
The insider said, “Now Stephen needs to face the reality that if he wants to avoid the fate that befell his late-night partner James Corden, he’s going to have to completely reinvent himself, which is his show’s complete loss of relevance among American audiences following its demise.”
