Stephen Colbert got an assist on 'The Late Show' from some of his late-night rivals following CBS's sudden decision to axe the show.

Given that the last “celebrity” in the crowd was a cartoon Donald Trump, seemingly drawn in the style of the Colbert-produced Tooning Out The News, Miranda said, “Tell me this has nothing to do with who we just put a spotlight on.”

Paramount, which owns CBS as well as “Daily Show” network Comedy Central, is trying to complete a merger with Skydance. That deal requires approval from the FCC, the current chair of which was appointed by President Donald Trump, a frequent target of Colbert’s jokes who has complained openly about Colbert and other late night hosts.

Fox News Digital spoke with CBS insiders who question the timing of the network's shocking decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year.

Show' host, who started his Monday broadcast addressing his ‘Late Show’ counterpart’s cancellation, also posted on social media last week about the news.

After CBS said it was canceling "The Late Show," people online claimed its host announced a new show in collaboration with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss Democrats 'whining' about Stephen Colbert's late night show being cancelled.

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