John Oliver has weighed in on CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," calling it "terrible news for the world of comedy."

Whatever happened, fellow late-night comedian John Oliver finds the whole thing “incredibly sad.” Oliver commented on the cancellation while promoting the Erie Moon Mammoths, his rebrand for the minor league baseball team, the Erie SeaWolves.

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John Oliver didn’t sugarcoat it. When asked about CBS canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, he paused, shook his head, and called it what it was: “Terrible news for the world of comedy.” Colbert’s show, set to end after its 2026 season, has been a fixture in American late night for years and Oliver knows exactly what we’re losing.

John Oliver has spoken out about CBS' decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as he admitted the news was 'very sad' for the world of comedy

“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver noted that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is “very sad” while speaking with reporters Saturday night. Oliver added of his friend, “I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show, it’s incredibly sad.”

Colbert and the audience member were referring to President-elect Donald Trump, during the event titled “Wow, That Was Weird: A Post-Election Evening With Stephen Colbert and John Oliver.”