Why Is After Midnight Ending & Canceled After 2 Seasons?

Photo Credit: CBSCBS’ After Midnight show, hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, was canceled after Season 2. Although the show was renewed for a third season earlier, the network confirmed the series will end in June after just two seasons. But is it due to budget cuts? Or did the comedian decide to focus on something else? Here is everything you need to know about the cancellation and more.

Why CBS canceled After Midnight and is ending it with 2 seasonsThe reason why After Midnight has been canceled after two seasons comes from the host, Taylor Tomlinson, herself. The comedian has chosen to prioritize touring and comedy over the late-night format, despite the show being renewed for Season 3. In a statement, Tomlinson expressed gratitude for the opportunity but emphasized her passion for stand-up.



“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. Though it was an extremely tough decision, I knew I had to return to my first passion and return to stand-up touring full-time,” she said. (via The Hollywood Reporter)Executive producer Stephen Colbert also shared his support despite the After Midnight ending.

“While we were excited and grateful for our third season to start in the fall, we respect Taylor’s decision to return to stand-up full time, ” he stated. Taylor Tomlinson had always been vocal about her dedication to stand-up. Before taking the hosting job, she made sure CBS knew that comedy would remain her top priority.

“Just so you know, this will never be my first love. This show will never be my thing thing, stand-up is the most important thing to me,” she had told the creators. (via Variety) Now, with After Midnight being canceled, Tomlinson plans to return to touring full-time.

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