Stephen Colbert takes final bow as 'Late Show' host in star-studded, nonpolitical finale
Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-year tenure as host of 'The Late Show' with a star-studded finale that avoided political topics. In his emotional farewell, he reflected on the show's purpose of connecting with the audience through shared experiences of the news. The final episode featured notable guests, with Paul McCartney being the last to appear.
- ▪Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' on May 22, 2026.
- ▪Colbert refrained from discussing politics during the finale, not mentioning President Donald Trump.
- ▪The finale included appearances from celebrities like Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Jon Stewart.
- ▪Paul McCartney was the last guest and gifted Colbert a framed photo of The Beatles' American debut.
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Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert takes final bow as 'Late Show' host in star-studded, nonpolitical finale The liberal host told his audience his job was to 'feel the news with you' By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 22, 2026 3:32am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Stephen Colbert addresses audience in 'The Late Show' finale Stephen Colbert offered an emotional address to his audience in the series finale of "The Late Show." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stephen Colbert officially made his final bow as host of "The Late Show" after 11 years with a star-studded series finale that refrained from getting political.
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