Stephen Colbert takes stage of "The Late Show" one last time
Summary
Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of "The Late Show" on May 21, 2026, marking the end of the show’s 33-year run and his 11 years as host. The finale featured celebrity guests and honored the show's history, while CBS said it canceled the show due to financial reasons amid a difficult late-night TV landscape.Key Facts
- "The Late Show" ended after 33 years, with Stephen Colbert hosting the final episode.
- Colbert had been host since September 2015, following David Letterman's retirement.
- The finale included surprise appearances by celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Paul Rudd, and Paul McCartney.
- Paul McCartney previously performed at the Ed Sullivan Theater with The Beatles for their U.S. TV debut in 1964.
- CBS stated the show's cancellation was a "purely financial decision" due to challenges in the late-night TV market.
- Some viewers and critics speculated if political reasons influenced the cancellation because Colbert criticized President Trump.
- The set from "The Late Show" will be donated to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago.
- Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" will replace "The Late Show" in the 11:35 p.m. time slot on CBS.
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