Piers Morgan Calls Late-Night Hosts "Democrat Activist Hacks" & Blames Colbert's Firing

Piers Morgan Criticizes Late-Night Hosts for Political Bias

Piers Morgan, a well-known British media personality, has taken to social media to voice his criticism of late-night television hosts, including Stephen Colbert. Unlike many of his peers, Morgan does not seem to support Colbert following the cancellation of The Late Show. In a series of tweets, he accused long-standing late-night hosts of being nothing more than "hyper-partisan activist hacks" for the Democratic Party.

Morgan pointed to a cover of the New York Post that highlighted the political leanings of Colbert’s guests, which he claims are heavily left-leaning. He wrote, “Most of America's biggest late-night hosts have become nothing more than hyper-partisan activist hacks for the Democrats - a party that's rarely been more unpopular. No wonder Colbert got canned. More will follow.”

His comments came after Jay Leno expressed concerns about late-night hosts alienating half their audience by appearing too aligned with one political side. Morgan endorsed Leno’s perspective, suggesting that hosts should avoid taking sides in order to maintain broader appeal.

In another tweet, Morgan targeted John Oliver, criticizing a segment on 60 Minutes where Oliver encouraged viewers to vote for Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump. Morgan called this not comedy but "partisan political activism."

When responding to a tweet from Brian Tyler Cohen, a political commentator and MSNBC contributor, Morgan claimed that it was not President Trump who canceled The Late Show, but rather Colbert himself. He argued that poor ratings, high costs, and an anti-Trump bias led to the show’s cancellation.

The Cancellation of The Late Show

Stephen Colbert made headlines when he publicly criticized Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, calling it a "big fat bribe" aimed at securing approval for a merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. Shortly after this, he revealed that CBS would be canceling The Late Show, a franchise that first aired in 1993 under David Letterman.

Executives at CBS defended the decision, stating it was a "purely financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night" and that it had "nothing to do with the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount."

Since the announcement, there has been significant backlash. Donald Trump has openly celebrated the show’s cancellation, while members of the Writers Guild of America have called for an investigation into potential wrongdoing at Paramount. Several Senate Democrats, including Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren, have also spoken out, defending the right of constituents to know whether the cancellation was politically motivated.

Public Protests and Colbertain’s Response

Protesters gathered outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to express their disapproval of the decision to cancel The Late Show. Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert has made it clear that he is not going quietly. In a recent episode, he told Donald Trump, “Go f— yourself,” and emphasized that he will use the remaining months of his show to speak freely about his views on politics.

Colbert added, “But [CBS] made one mistake. They left me alive. Now for the next 10 months, the gloves are off. I can finally speak unvarnished truth to power and say what I really think about Donald Trump. I don't care for him. Doesn't have the skillset to be president.”

Ongoing Debate Over Political Influence in Late-Night TV

The controversy surrounding The Late Show has reignited discussions about the role of late-night television in American politics. While some argue that hosts should remain neutral, others believe they have a responsibility to highlight issues and challenge powerful figures. As the debate continues, the public remains divided on whether late-night shows should act as platforms for political commentary or remain purely entertainment.