Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Monologue Interrupted by Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd to Tease High-Profile Last Guest
Stephen Colbert delivered his final monologue on 'The Late Show,' keeping it simple and reflective. During the show, he was interrupted by Bryan Cranston and Paul Rudd, both vying to be his last guest. The final guest was ultimately revealed to be Paul McCartney, adding a historic touch to the finale.
- ▪Colbert's final monologue included humorous commentary on various topics.
- ▪Bryan Cranston and Paul Rudd made surprise appearances during the monologue.
- ▪The final guest was revealed to be Paul McCartney, who has historical ties to the show's venue.
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Monologue Interrupted by Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd to Tease High-Profile Last Guest | Video Tim Meadows also joins the fun, as the late-night host keeps the series finale simple Alyssa Ray May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert (Photo credit: CBS) Stephen Colbert delivered his final “Late Show” monologue, sticking to business as usual as his famous friends vied to be his last guest. “Now, at first, when we knew this was going to be our last night, we were planning on doing a huge special this evening, but the thing is, we like to think every episode of ‘The Late Show’ is kind of special,” Colbert said.
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