David Letterman delivered a fiery rant against CBS and parent company Paramount for cancelling Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show,” calling the decision “gutless” and “pure cowardice” as he labeled his successor a martyr of the network.

David Letterman took aim at his former employer, CBS, over the cancellation of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

The president of Local 802 American Federation of Musicians, the union that represents the musicians of "The Late Show," released a statement about the show's cancellation on Friday, calling it "censorship.

David Letterman is subtly showing support for his successor Stephen Colbert after CBS' shock cancellation of "The Late Show."

Stephen Colbert returned for his first full program after last week’s announcement that CBS was canceling his “Late Show” with some supportive late-night guests, a joke about cancel culture and an extremely pointed remark directed at President Donald Trump.

Sandra Oh criticized CBS and Paramount during her appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on July 21 after its cancellation was announced. The network said it was "a financial decision," but the news came days after Colbert criticized Paramount for its $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump.

Since Stephen Colbert announced that the "Late Show" was canceled, viewers and industry insiders alike have been quick to offer dueling explanations.

John Oliver is calling the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “incredibly sad.” While speaking to reporters over the weekend, Oliver was asked his thoughts about the news, which CBS revealed in a surprise announcement on Thursday. A daily brief about what matters and what's interesting in Hollywood.