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The Lionesses put us fans through the wringer again, but Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly were there to rescue Sarina Wiegman's side. Again. All eyes on the final now. Who will win the ratings war between the BBC and ITV?

Here's what else happened this week.

Stephen Colbert, and Why Brits Don’t do Late Night TV

James Corden and Taylor Tomlinson are gone. Stephen Colbert will be out the door in May next year, after CBS decided not to renew his contract and end the show entirely. The network said it made “purely a financial decision”. This has been a huge media story in the US. Every rival host chimed in, with a theory circling that the decision was made for political, not financial reasons. (Parent company Paramount requires approval for a merger and has been involved in a legal bust-up with President Trump over another show, 60 Minutes.)

And yet there is a serious discussion to be had about the death of Late Night.

WSL TV Times Get Shakeup

WSL TV times set for a shakeup in the upcoming 2025/26 season, Tom Garry at The Guardian reported. Most fixtures are going to be moved to kick-off at midday on Sunday.

This seems a good move, given how popular shows like Soccer Saturday are. There may be more games on Friday evenings, too, per the article.

ICYMI

• ​Over 10 Million Watch as Lionesses Overcome Italy at Euro 2025​
• ​Hacks Season 4, Sherelle on 6Music – What I’m Watching, Read Listening to, July 22​
• ​Watch Euro 2025 Final, Test Cricket This Weekend – 26, 27 July​