NEW YORK, NY – In a twist nobody saw coming, comedy icon Stephen Colbert has just dropped a bombshell: he’s launching a brand-new talk show — and this time, he’s doing it alongside firebrand congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

The announcement comes only weeks after CBS executives shocked late-night TV by parting ways with Colbert, citing “creative restructuring” as the official reason. But insiders say tensions had been building behind the scenes over political content, declining ratings, and disagreements about the show’s direction.

Now, Colbert appears ready to strike back. In a fiery press conference streamed live to millions, he grinned and said:

“They wanted less politics. So I’m giving them more — and bringing Jasmine Crockett with me.”

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The new project, rumored to be titled “Colbert & Crockett: After Hours”, is set to debut on a major streaming platform later this year. Industry sources claim the show will be “part comedy, part political roast, part unfiltered cultural commentary” — with zero network censorship.

The pairing has already sent media Twitter into overdrive, with hashtags #ColbertCrockett and #LateNightRevolution trending worldwide. Supporters are calling it “the late-night shake-up we’ve been waiting for,” while critics argue the format could alienate more conservative viewers.

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Meanwhile, CBS is reportedly “monitoring the situation closely” after initial data showed Colbert’s announcement drew more online engagement than The Late Show’s past three weeks combined.

If Colbert and Crockett deliver on their promise to “rewrite late-night TV,” the move could mark the start of a new era — and a major headache for the network that let them go.