CBS said The Late Show ’s cancellation was purely based on finances, despite Stephen Colbert being considered one of the best late-night hosts on a show that was comfortably winning its timeslot in the ratings.

Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

“Luminarieses,” Colbert repeated as the audience laughed. “Somebody’s ‘brain power’ is in low battery mode.” He rolled a clip of Trump complaining about the term “artificial intelligence” because “I don’t like anything that’s artificial.” Given the president’s famous love of fast food and Diet Coke, Colbert found that claim hard to swallow.

The Late Show' host Stephen Colbert said President Donald Trump's attacks on Barack Obama were distracting from his handling of the Epstein files.

With the recent news regarding The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert has gotten an outpouring of love from both famous friends and loyal supporters of the long-running television show—but it’s the love he's got at home that’s perhaps the most meaningful in the wake of the disappointing news.

"You know how they say there's no such thing as bad publicity? They're not talking about this," the recently axed late night host says.

After the cancelation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert sent shockwaves through TV, the Trump administration threatens another major talk series.