Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” Ended After 11 Seasons Last Night, And It Included 20 Celebrity Guests, A Beatles Throwback, And An Expensive F*ck You To CBS
May 22, 2026
Colbert Ends The Late Show: Recap And ReactionsPosted 2 hours ago Colbert, who has refused to back down since news of his show’s cancellation last July, ended his tenure at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in true style.
Before the show officially began, Colbert gave a heartfelt message to the audience. “Now, on night one of The Colbert Report, back in the day, I said anyone can read the news to you. I promised to feel the news at you’, and I realized pretty soon in