Late night shows no longer serve the role they once did — especially for generations raised on social media who don’t subscribe to TV packages. Waiting until 11:30 p.m. to hear the hot takes on the day's news is antiquated.

And it's not just him who's leaving. "This is all just going away," the comedian, 61, told his appalled audience, explaining that he's not being replaced, but the show will air its final episode in May.