Stephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’
Stephen Colbert made a surprise return to late-night television just one day after the final taping of 'The Late Show.' He appeared on the public access program 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan, where he had previously made an appearance 11 years ago. Colbert's return was hinted at during his farewell monologue, and he engaged with local references during the show.
- ▪Stephen Colbert returned to late-night TV on Friday after the final episode of 'The Late Show.'
- ▪He appeared on the public access program 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan, where he had previously appeared in 2015.
- ▪Colbert's farewell monologue hinted at his comeback, referencing his first show from the same public access station.
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TVStephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’ The former CBS late night host returned to Michigan’s public access show, “Only in Monroe,” on Friday night, following an appearance 11 years prior.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Stephen Colbert on the CBS series The Late Show with Stephen ColbertScott Kowalchyk / CBS via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 11:46 AM EDTBy Matt LavietesBack so soon?Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Stephen Colbert was back on late-night television on Friday, just one day after taping the final episode of the “The Late Show.”The former CBS show host helmed Monroe “Only in Monroe,” a public access program in Monroe, Michigan…
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