Stephen Colbert concludes _The Late Show_ after a decade, featuring Paul McCartney as his final guest alongside appearances by Bryan Cranston, Ryan Reynolds, and more.
Colbert hosted the show for 11 years
May 22, 2026
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What's the storyAfter more than 1,800 episodes, Stephen Colbert has bid adieu to The Late Show.
The comedian began the finale on Thursday with a heartfelt message to the audience.
CBS and Paramount announced show’s controversial cancellation last year
Late Show host Stephen Colbert has signed off after 11 years on the air.
The Late Show aired its final episode on Thursday, bringing an end to Stephen Colbert’s decade-long run as host and the show’s…
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