Stephen Colbert’s Show Gets Cancelled After Kate Middleton Controversy Blows Up Again
As CBS pulls the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, royal watchers are calling it karma. Many supporters of the British royal family still haven’t forgiven the late-night host for mocking Kate Middleton during her health crisis — and they’re now celebrating his downfall.
Stephen Colbert recently stunned viewers when he announced that CBS would be ending his long-running late-night program. While fans of the comedian were left heartbroken, royal loyalists across social media saw poetic justice in the cancellation.
The backlash dates back to March when Colbert made headlines for joking about Kate Middleton’s disappearance from public life. At the time, the Princess of Wales had not disclosed her cancer diagnosis, leading to rampant speculation.
During his monologue, Colbert leaned into rumors of an alleged affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury, an aristocrat with ties to the royal circle. He quipped that Kate’s absence might be connected to those whispers.
What may have seemed like comedy to some quickly spiraled into outrage. Royal fans accused Colbert of peddling harmful gossip during what turned out to be a personal health battle for the future Queen.
Now, with his show officially canceled, royal supporters haven’t forgotten — and they aren’t holding back. One X user posted, “Stephen Colbert show has been cancelled. Good. F*** that dork who harassed The Princess of Wales & spread lies about the Rose Affair which came from team Montecito while dealing with her cancer battle.”
The mention of Team Montecito—a thinly veiled jab at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry—suggests many still believe the affair rumors may have originated from the Sussexes’ camp.
While Colbert did eventually issue an on-air apology, it wasn’t until after Rose Hanbury’s lawyers issued a legal notice to CBS, flatly denying the affair and calling the gossip defamatory.
“There’s a standard,” Colbert said during his apology. “I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy.” He then offered his best wishes for Kate Middleton’s “swift and thorough recovery.”
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However, the apology rang hollow for many royal fans. Some accused the host of only backtracking when legal threats loomed. Others said the damage had already been done — both to Kate and the monarchy’s public image.
Critics also pointed out that Colbert’s remarks contributed to weeks of social media hysteria, deepening public distrust and fueling conspiracy theories about the royal family.
Kate Middleton would later reveal that she had been undergoing cancer treatment, making the timing of Colbert’s jokes even more painful in hindsight.
For many, the cancellation of The Late Show isn’t just about declining ratings or network decisions. It’s being viewed as long-overdue accountability for mocking a royal figure during her most vulnerable time.
The controversy also reignited tensions between supporters of Prince William and those who align with Harry and Meghan, as suspicions linger over who originally planted the affair narrative.
While Colbert may have tried to move on, royal fans certainly haven’t. His cancellation is being celebrated as a small victory in the ongoing battle to defend the dignity of the Princess of Wales.
And with Kate Middleton still recovering and slowly returning to public duties, many hope the media will think twice before exploiting the royal family’s private struggles for entertainment.
