Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole
Stephen Colbert concluded his nearly 11-year run on 'The Late Show' with a lively finale featuring musical guests and a whimsical theme. The show ended with a visual effects spectacle, symbolizing a transition as Colbert and Paul McCartney turned off the lights at the iconic Ed Sullivan Theater. Colbert's departure follows CBS's financial decision to cancel the show, which some attribute to his political satire against former President Trump.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's final episode featured a performance with Paul McCartney and other musical guests.
- ▪The show ended with a whimsical visual effects segment involving a giant wormhole.
- ▪Colbert's cancellation was described as a financial decision by CBS amidst a challenging late night landscape.
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Television Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole May 22, 20264:50 AM ET Mandalit del Barco Host Stephen Colbert receives a standing ovation during Thursday night's Late Show finale. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ENTERTAINMENT hide caption toggle caption Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ENTERTAINMENT Satirist Stephen Colbert ended the late night show he hosted for nearly 11 years on a whimsical and joyful note. During his finale, he invited his audience, his crew and famous friends to dance with him onstage as he sang Hello, Goodbye with former Beatle Paul McCartney. Joining them was singer Elvis Costello, and musicians Louis Cato and Jon Batiste, the current and former band leaders for Colbert's show.
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