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Surprise: Stephen Colbert Hosted a Public Access TV Show in Michigan After Signing Off CBS

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Coverage across the outlets is consistent in reporting the event but varies in emphasis. The Hollywood Reporter highlights Colbert's history with the show, noting his previous hosting in 2015. Rolling Stone focuses on the quick transition…
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Surprise: Stephen Colbert Hosted a Public Access TV Show in Michigan After Signing Off CBS
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Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on Michigan public access TV just a day after his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS. He hosted 'Only in Monroe' and featured surprise guests including Jack White and Jeff Daniels. The show had a classic late-night format and ended with a humorous destruction of the set.

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Stephen Colbert during Thursday's final episode of 'The Late Show.' Scott Kowalchyk ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment 24 hours after hosting the last ever Late Show on CBS, Stephen Colbert returned to late night… on Michigan public access TV. Colbert hosted Only in Monroe in Monroe, Michigan at 11:30 Friday night, bringing out surprise guests like Jack White and Jeff Daniels, and surprise appearances from Steve Buscemi, Eminem and Byron Allen (via Facetime). He also hosted the show’s normal hosts Michelle Baumann and Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson (a former Miss America!).

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