Stephen Colbert was unafraid to call out CBS and Paramount after The Late Show was abruptly axed, but according to an insider, his pals are concerned he’s going too far with his continued criticism of the networks.

The news lost its way - it became extreme, elitist, and performative. People like Colbert and others act like they're the IP [intellectual property], the value, when it's the brand and journalism that matter. We need to get back to fundamentals. That's what David and his team believe.

Stephen Colbert 's days on CBS 's The Late Show may be numbered, but the comedian is already exploring some new ventures, including a role on CBS's Elsbeth — as a late-night host. Entertainment Weekly has learned that Colbert is set to guest-star in a season 3 episode of the murder mystery series.