Byron Allen vows no politics in Colbert’s old time slot, doesn't care 'who you vote for'
Byron Allen has announced that his show 'Comics Unleashed' will take over Stephen Colbert's late-night time slot on CBS. He emphasized that the show will focus solely on comedy and avoid political discussions altogether. This approach contrasts sharply with Colbert's previous format, which included political commentary and criticism.
- ▪Byron Allen's 'Comics Unleashed' will avoid politics when it moves into Stephen Colbert's CBS time slot.
- ▪Allen aims to make viewers laugh without focusing on topical or partisan issues.
- ▪This approach is a departure from Colbert's show, which featured political monologues and criticism.
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Media Byron Allen vows no politics in Colbert’s old time slot, doesn't care 'who you vote for' The comments mark a sharp contrast with Colbert’s run on CBS, where political monologues and Trump criticism became a part of the show’s identity By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 17, 2026 10:58am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Byron Allen says ‘Comics Unleashed’ will avoid politics when moved into Colbert's late-night time slot Byron Allen told CNN that "Comics Unleashed" will focus on comedy instead of politics as the show moves into Stephen Colbert’s CBS late-night time slot.
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