Oliver The latest host to the latest to respond to its surprise cancellation Late show with Stephen CalbertThe

"Obviously, I love Stephen. I love his staff i Last week tonight The host told reporters on Weekend in Erie in Pennsylvania Timeframe And Hollywood reporterThe

The British comedian mourned the actor, "This is terrible, terrible news for the world of jokes."

Oliver, 48, and 61 -year -old Colbart were both correspondent Daily show - Although not at the same time - before showing their own deep night at HBO and CBS respectively. Kolbart took responsibility The late show From David LettermanOliver's weekly series began in 2014.

Oliver added, "Late-night shows meant a lot to me, not because of them working among them, because in England, I want to watch the Letterman's show, of course Stephen's show, and thinking about what Glamorus World was," Oliver added.

He continued, “So there was to be on the Letterman's show and Stephen's show was always the most fun thing.

Calbert broke his news The show's discard Thursday, July 17, during the episode taping.

"Before we started the show, I would like to tell you something that I found last night: next year will be our last season, the network (CBS) will end The late show In May, "he told the studio visitors.

“I share your feelings,” he reacted to the boys from the audience. “It's not just the end of our show, it's the end The late show I am not being replaced in CBS. All this is just going away. I would like to say that people in CBS have been great partners ... and I am grateful to the visitors, you, who have joined us every night, here, outside and all over the world. "

In a statement on the same day CBS said that the decision to end The late show Was not perfectly a financial relationship "the show's performance, content or other things that occur in paramount in any way."

"We are proud that Stephen called CBS Home. He and the broadcast would be remembered in the Great Pantheyon that attracted the television in the deep night," the network said.

The CBS continued, "Our praise, affection and respect for Stephen Calbert and his incredible party's talents made this painful decision more difficult. We are very grateful to honor Stephen and celebrate the show in the next 10 months along with millions of fans and audiences."