{"id":848,"date":"2026-01-13T09:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/?p=848"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:21:15","slug":"its-official-stephen-colbert-is-back-and-this-time-hes-in-control-after-cbs-let-him-go-colbert-has-joined-forces-with-political-powerhouse-jasmine-crockett-for-unfiltered-a-sho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/?p=848","title":{"rendered":"IT\u2019S OFFICIAL: Stephen Colbert is back, and this time, he\u2019s in control. After CBS let him go, Colbert has joined forces with political powerhouse Jasmine Crockett for Unfiltered, a show that promises no holds barred commentary, sharp humor, and full transparency. The duo has already taken the media world by storm, with viewers praising their raw chemistry and unapologetic style. It\u2019s the kind of unfiltered content that networks can\u2019t afford to ignore\u2014and some are even questioning why CBS ever let him go in the first place. This is the show everyone will be talking about\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIt\u2019s official: Stephen Colbert is back\u2014and this time, he\u2019s in full control. After CBS parted ways with the late-night icon following The Late Show\u2018s cancellation, Colbert has teamed up with political powerhouse Rep. Jasmine Crockett for Unfiltered, a bold new independent show promising no-holds-barred commentary, razor-sharp humor, and complete transparency. The duo\u2019s raw chemistry and unapologetic style have taken the media world by storm in just weeks, drawing massive viewership and sparking questions across the industry: Why did CBS ever let him go?<\/p>\n

Unfiltered, streaming on a subscription-based platform with no network oversight, debuted to rave reviews late last year, blending Colbert\u2019s masterful satire with Crockett\u2019s fiery political insight. \u201cWe\u2019re free now,\u201d Colbert declared in the premiere. \u201cNo corporate notes, no safe zones\u2014just truth, laughs, and real talk.\u201d Crockett, the Texas Democrat known for viral House floor moments and fearless clapbacks, matched his energy: \u201cStephen and I? We\u2019re here to say what networks won\u2019t. Unfiltered means unfiltered.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show wastes no time: monologues dissecting power with humor and bite, interviews that pull no punches, segments blending comedy with commentary on culture and Congress. Viewers praise the \u201celectric\u201d dynamic\u2014Colbert\u2019s wit amplified by Crockett\u2019s authenticity. \u201cTheir chemistry is fire,\u201d one viral review read. \u201cThis is late-night evolved.\u201d<\/p>\n

Early numbers are staggering: millions of subscribers in weeks, clips dominating social media with #UnfilteredColbert trending worldwide. Fans call it \u201cthe revenge tour we needed\u201d: \u201cCBS fumbled\u2014Colbert\u2019s thriving without them!\u201d<\/p>\n

Insiders say the partnership formed post-CBS: Colbert seeking independence, Crockett eyeing broader reach. \u201cThey clicked instantly,\u201d a source revealed. \u201cShared passion for truth, humor as weapon.\u201d No advertisers, no exec meddling\u2014just viewer-funded freedom.<\/p>\n

Networks feel the heat. Rivals like Fallon and Meyers watch ratings warily; some question CBS\u2019s decision. \u201cLetting Stephen go? Biggest mistake,\u201d one analyst said. \u201cWith Crockett, Unfiltered fills a void\u2014bold voices unbound.\u201d<\/p>\n

Critics note risks: \u201cUnfiltered could polarize,\u201d but supporters counter: \u201cThat\u2019s the point\u2014real discourse.\u201dAs 2026 heats up, Unfiltered isn\u2019t just a show.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a statement.<\/p>\n

Colbert\u2019s back\u2014in control.<\/p>\n

With Crockett by his side.<\/p>\n

And everyone\u2019s talking.<\/p>\n

The era of safe late-night?<\/p>\n

Over.<\/p>\n

Welcome to unfiltered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s official: Stephen Colbert is back\u2014and this time, he\u2019s in full control. After CBS parted ways with the late-night icon following The Late Show\u2018s cancellation, Colbert has teamed up with political powerhouse Rep. Jasmine Crockett for Unfiltered, a bold new independent show promising no-holds-barred commentary, razor-sharp humor, and complete transparency. The duo\u2019s raw chemistry and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=848"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":850,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848\/revisions\/850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsliked.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}