Tomlinson, 31, said she intended to focus fully on stand-up comedy, her “first passion.” Her departure was unexpected.
The cancellation marks yet another setback for late-night TV, a format increasingly challenged by financial pressures and changing viewer habits. CBS announced the cancellation of its late-night comedy show “After Midnight” on Wednesday following host Taylor Tomlinson’s unexpected decision to return full-time to stand-up comedy.
initially scheduled for September through May, but reversed the decision when Tomlinson opted to leave. The show’s final episode will air in June. CNN reporter cut off mid-question by WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt: 'Not taking your follow-up''The View' hosts criticize Jasmine Crockett for mocking Greg Abbott's disability: 'It's never OK' Stephen Colbert, who served as an executive producer of “After Midnight” in addition to hosting “The Late Show,” addressed Tomlinson’s decision with respect, saying: “While we were excited and grateful for our third season to start in the fall, we respect Taylor’s decision to return to stand-up full time.”She gained national recognition through Netflix specials and late-night appearances, leading to her hosting role on the now-defunct CBS show. CBS’s move effectively ends three decades of original 12:30 a.m. programming, a tradition that began in 1995 with “The Late Late Show” following David Letterman’s arrival from NBC. Prior to establishing original content at that hour, the network commonly filled the slot with repeats of underperforming dramas.Her departure was unexpected, prompting CBS executives to reconsider their late-night strategy altogether. From left to right: Tomlinson, Monét X Change, Aaron Jackson, and Josh Sharp.As traditional TV continues to lose ground to streaming services, audience sizes and advertising revenues have steadily declined. Additionally, the streaming model has proven ill-suited to traditional late-night formats reliant on topical humor and numerous episodes. Platforms like Netflix and Hulu have launched similar talk-show style programs, only to discontinue nearly all of them after brief runs. The shrinking late-night market has also reflected changing attitudes among hosts. Rather than treating late-night gigs as lifelong appointments, many hosts now prioritize flexibility and diverse career opportunities. Trevor Noah exited “The Daily Show” voluntarily in 2022, citing desires to explore new ventures, while James Corden left “The Late Late Show” with similar ambitions.Conan O’Brien, previously with NBC and TBS, revitalized his career through podcasts, subsequently earning him the hosting role for this month’s Academy Awards. With “After Midnight” shutting down and CBS opting out of the late-night timeslot, the network appears less likely to revisit the format.As late-night television faces continued uncertainty, networks are increasingly reassessing the sustainability and future direction of a once staple genre.At least 6 dead after tourist submarine carrying about 40 passengers sinksCBS announced the cancellation of its late-night comedy show"After Midnight" on Wednesday following host Taylor Tomlinson's unexpected decision to return full-time to stand-up comedy.Her departure was unexpected, prompting CBS executives to reconsider their late-night strategy altogether. From left to right: Tomlinson, Monét X Change, Aaron Jackson, and Josh Sharp.
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