‘After Midnight’ Canceled After Two Seasons On CBS; Network Will Stop Programming 12:30am Slot

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CBS is halving its late-night output after canceling After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson. The network canceled the show, which airs at 12:30am, after two seasons.

Tomlinson, a rising star in the stand-up world, said that she wanted to return to her “first passion” of touring. As a result, CBS has decided to move out of programming the 12:30am slot, which was previously filled by The Late Late Show.

This marks a major blow to late-night in general, which has seen the number of late-night shows airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, fall over the last few years.

CBS had quietly renewed the show for a third season but had not announced it publicly. Its second season will run through June. “Hosting After Midnight has genuinely been the experience of a lifetime, and I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey,” she said.