Piers Morgan Criticizes Stephen Colbert After Firing: “Campaign Puppet”

Digital Phablet – Piers Morgan has voiced his opinion on the conclusion of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

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The television personality explained on X Sunday morning that most late-night programs are now merely “hyper-partisan activist hacks” supporting the Left, and he suggested it’s “no surprise” Stephen Colbert was dismissed. He also referenced a front page of the New York Post stating, “No wonder he was fired, ‘The Left Show With Stephen Colbert.'” 

Morgan remarked: “This is truly damning. The majority of America’s top late-night hosts have transformed into mere hyper-partisan activist fronts for the Democrats—a party that’s rarely faced such unpopularity. It’s no surprise Colbert was let go. More will follow.”

Morgan isn’t alone among television experts criticizing Colbert’s dismissal. Also, on Sunday, Jay Leno, former host of “The Tonight Show,” commented that late-night hosts tend to “cozy up” to one political group excessively, which can alienate some viewers.

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Allow me to express that I appreciate political humor. However, this often occurs when individuals lean too heavily toward one side. David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, discussed this with Leno. “Why always aim for half the audience?” he questioned. “Why not aim to appeal to everyone? I enjoy demonstrating how things fit into the broader perspective.”

On July 17th, reports surfaced that the cancellation of “The Late Show” would affect all its versions, not just Stephen Colbert’s. CBS stated this was a “financial decision,” but some speculate it might be aimed at appeasing the FCC, especially with CBS’s parent company, Paramount, set to merge with Skydance.