STEPHEN Colbert is reeling as his iconic Late Show barrels toward a bitter end with no clear future in sight.
With the final episode set for May 21, Colbert is slammed by the harsh reality that few friends or allies have come to his rescue amid mounting career chaos, according to Radar Online.
Insiders reveal a toxic atmosphere on set as CBS tensions explode over show content, poisoning the once-glamorous late-night staple.
The 61-year-old star faces a growing backlash from CBS bosses, clashing over creative control while scrambling to map out his next move.
Rumours of a plush $13.5million Netflix deal turned out to be a cruel mirage, leaving Colbert without a lifeline.
Sources say he’s yet to hatch a post-show plan or decide which staff might follow him into the unknown.
Talk of turning into a left-wing Tucker Carlson podcast host is off the table – Colbert wants to stick to network TV and the same style he’s known for.
But reps are struggling to pull off a miracle, with no fresh offers on the table and the clock ticking relentlessly.
The shadow of James Corden’s fall from grace looms large, warning Colbert his relevance in America could vanish overnight.
Now, the late-night titan must face the brutal truth: reinvention is no longer optional but essential.
And the fallout is far from over.