CBS' shock announcement sparked speculation over whether there was a political motive for the program's cancellation.

But on this night, the real estate developer and reality TV star basked in Colbert’s apology. “Accepted,” he said with a grin. “Is there anybody you’d like to apologize to yourself?” Colbert added,

The announced end of one of the most popular broadcast late-night shows, days after host Stephen Colbert accused the network owner of bribing President Donald Trump to approve a merger, drew cries of political foul play from liberal politicians,