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Alex foresees the decline of Colbert’s show as inevitable, emphasizing that in today’s media landscape, talented comedians or hosts can succeed independently outside traditional broadcasting channels. He encourages Colbert to leave the network and pursue independent ventures if he believes in his comedic talents.
He concludes with the note that CBS is likely losing millions annually on the show—around $40-50 million—and that continued support under current conditions is unsustainable. The hope is that the network will make a strategic decision to end the program earlier rather than later, saving costs and redirecting resources.