Jon Stewart surprises Stephen Colbert with a surprise serenade from Andra Day
Jon Stewart made a surprise appearance on Stephen Colbert's final week of 'The Late Show,' bringing a special gift for his longtime friend. The highlight of the visit was a surprise serenade from singer Andra Day, who performed her hit song 'Rise Up.' Stewart and Colbert reminisced about their shared history and exchanged humorous anecdotes during the heartfelt segment.
- ▪Jon Stewart surprised Stephen Colbert during his final week on 'The Late Show.'
- ▪Andra Day performed her song 'Rise Up' as a surprise for Colbert.
- ▪Stewart and Colbert shared memories from their time on 'The Daily Show' together.
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TV Jon Stewart surprises Stephen Colbert with a surprise serenade from Andra Day By Brian Gallagher Published May 20, 2026, 1:12 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart was one of Stephen Colbert’s final guests as “The Late Show” continues its final week, and he had quite the going-away present for his old friend. Stewart, 63, and Colbert, 62, reminded fans that they go back decades to the late 1990s, when they both worked together on “The Daily Show” during Stewart’s first hosting stint.
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