Colbert's former "The Daily Show" colleague tells podcaster Tom Papa she thinks canceling "The Late Show" was also about appeasing Donald Trump

Samantha Bee doesn’t find it surprising that CBS decided to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert amid the Paramount and Skydance merger. The former late-night talk show host made an appearance on the Breaking Bread with Tom Papa podcast where she gave her take on Colbert’s show getting cancelled.

I know so many people who work there. I love Stephen. I consider him to be a friend,” Bee said, but noted she was "not surprised" by Paramount's decision.