The worst and most cringe-worthy moments from Stephen Colbert’s now-canceled ‘Late Show’ Stephen Colbert’s tenure as host of ‘The Late Show’ is criticized for prioritizing political activism and liberal propaganda over entertainment, leading to declining ratings and significant financial losses for CBS. The article cites specific examples of jokes and segments, such as those targeting Donald Trump and the ‘Vax-Scene’ bit, as evidence of his failure to connect with a broad audience. It contrasts Colbert’s approach with Johnny Carson’s, who believed late-night hosts should primarily entertain rather than preach politics.

• Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is ending after years of perceived political activism and declining ratings.
• CBS reportedly incurred a $40 million annual loss with ‘The Late Show’ under Colbert.
• A study found 87% of Colbert’s jokes targeted conservatives in the final years, with a heavily liberal guest list.
• Specific examples of ‘cringeworthy’ moments include a sexually explicit joke about Trump and Putin, the ‘Vax-Scene’ musical segment, a kiss with Pedro Pascal, and a satire of the Hunter Biden laptop story.
• The article contrasts Colbert’s approach with Johnny Carson’s, who believed late-night hosts should focus on entertainment and avoid alienating audiences with politics.