Entertainmentodavid Letterman criticizes Stephen Colbert’s departure: ‘Pura’ Cowardity of TV detonates Late Show cancellation and accuses new CBS management of acting for political fear and contempt for freedom of expression for writing

David Lettermanone of the biggest names in American television history, finally broke the silence about the exit of Stephen Colbertand the cancellation of the LATE SHOW. And he spared no words. In an interview with the former Producer Channel Barbara Gaines, Letterman called the decision “pure cowardice” and made direct criticism of the new command of CBSnow under the influence of David Ellisonfrom the Skydance.

To Lettermanthe financial justification used by the broadcaster to end the program is not sustained. “If they were really losing so much money, that decision would have come much before,” he said ironic. He believes that the exit of Colbert it was a maneuver to please conservative politicians and not disrupt the fusion between Skydance and Paramount.

With acid tone, the presenter referred to Ellison and their partners as “the twins Ellison”Or“ The boys from Oracle”In reference to the family billionaire fund. For him, the group’s stance reveals a clear attempt to avoid friction with the government and censor critical voices.

They do not want to get dirty with freedom of the press or expression. This is old -fashioned for them.

Letterman also cited as an example the recent decision of the Paramount to make a millionaire agreement to end a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against 60 minutes.

Are you telling me that the most respected program of American journalism apologized and still paid 20 million? This is ridiculous. It’s like they wanted to buy a Dairy Queen and put the press aside.

In the tone of farewell, he praised the legacy of Colbertwho took over the LATE SHOW in 2015 and has remained an absolute audience leader since 2017. “One day, these people from CBS They will be ashamed of what they did. This is a shame. Now everyone will kiss the ring of Colbert”.

The presenter should continue in charge by May 2026, when the LATE SHOW It will be closed after more than three decades in the air.

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