Funnyman Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show episode was reportedly ignored on CBS Mornings, insiders say, following orders from CBS News President Tom Cibrowski. Sources claim the directive came after a May 14 sketch mocked CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, sparking tension behind the network’s polished daytime front. 
Hosts Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and fill-in Major Garrett reportedly refrained from covering Colbert’s 11-year send-off on-air, though King shared a personal tribute on Instagram, writing, “I can’t imagine late night without Stephen @colbert.”
The controversial sketch depicted Dokoupil with a pumpkin on his head for missing a visa during President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, broadcasting instead from Taiwan. CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was also lampooned, portrayed as a baseball bat–wielding figure. 
Sources say this dust-up reflects broader upheaval at CBS as Weiss reshapes the struggling network division, amid claims of conservative-leaning adjustments. Despite Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News hitting 4 million viewers during one week in May, it still lags behind ABC and NBC.
Meanwhile, 60 Minutes faces a talent exodus: correspondent Anderson Cooper departed after nearly 20 years to spend time with family, and journalist Sharyn Alfonsi left after her contract was not renewed — following controversies over pulled segments and alleged political influence.
Fans and insiders alike are weighing in, with one Reddit commenter noting, “Murrow, Cronkite and Paley are rolling in their graves.” The drama continues to ripple across the Tiffany Network, leaving both staff and viewers watching closely.
Source: Daily Mail
