Stephen Colbert Signed Off From <em>The</em> <em>Late Show</em> In Perfect, Absurdist Fashion
Stephen Colbert has officially signed off from The Late Show after nearly eleven years and 1,801 episodes. His final broadcast featured heartfelt moments, celebrity cameos, and a fitting farewell performance. Despite the emotional weight, Colbert's departure signals a new chapter as he prepares for a new project.
- ▪Stephen Colbert concluded his tenure on The Late Show with a heartfelt two-minute speech thanking his audience.
- ▪The final episode included celebrity cameos and a humorous monologue despite the show's emotional weight.
- ▪Colbert's last broadcast ended with a musical performance featuring Paul McCartney and other stars.
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EntertainmentTVStephen Colbert Signed Off From The Late Show In Perfect, Absurdist FashionFollow TVView feedStephen Colbert Signed Off From The Late Show In Perfect, Absurdist FashionIf you’re gonna throw yourself into the void, do it with arms wide open.By Eric FranciscoPublished: May 22, 2026 12:31 PM EDTSave ArticleShare ArticleScott Kowalchyk3 min readAfter nearly eleven years and 1,801 episodes, Stephen Colbert has left the desk of The Late Show. It wasn’t entirely his choice, of course. But in a media landscape where billion-dollar mergers, lawsuits, and political pressures suck up everything in the room, the Emmy-winning Colbert has been unjustly thrown into the void like the One Ring at Mount Doom.
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