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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Then Colbert's late show draws to a close amidst personal
- 0:22[SPEAKER_00]: Even Colbert is nearing the end of his tenure on CBS's The Late Show, with the final episode set to air on May 21st.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: Colbert is reportedly disheartened by a lack of support from friends during this challenging time and has not yet devised a plan for his career post show.
- 0:36[SPEAKER_00]: A CBS insider stated, The grim realities of winding down a major production like The Late Show are playing out in a pretty dark way.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: According to the source, this situation has created a toxic environment on set, particularly as the lucrative writing and producing positions associated with the show are difficult to come by in New York City.
- 0:54[SPEAKER_00]: You can practically smell the misery and pain that hang in the air, the insider added, as Colbert has faced tensions with CBS regarding the show's content.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: At 61, Colbert is beginning to realize that options may be limited after the show's conclusion.
- 1:08[SPEAKER_00]: Rumors of a $13.5 million Netflix deal for a seven-episode series were falsely circulated, and a source reported, he is not yet outlined a plan for what he's going to do after the show ends, and who on the staff will come with him.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: While there has been speculation about a podcast or a left-leaning counterpart to Tucker Carlson, Colbert's true desire is to remain on network television, producing a similar show to his current one.
- 1:30[SPEAKER_00]: Thus far, Colbert's representatives have not secured any new offers, and they were just as shocked by the cancellation last year as Stephen was, noted the insider.
- 1:39[SPEAKER_00]: As reality sets in, Colbert faces the challenge of reinventing himself to avoid the fate of fellow former late-night host James Corden, who experienced a significant loss of relevance after his show ended.