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John Oliver expressed sadness over the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show, calling it "terrible news for comedy." However, he also expressed excitement about Colbert's future, anticipating bolder content now that the show's cancellation removes constraints. Colbert's show, cancelled after the 2025-2026 season, followed his on-air criticism of Paramount over a Trump lawsuit settlement. Oliver, Colbert's most frequent guest, praised Colbert's talent and predicted future success.

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