‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Ending Tonight With A Special Extended Finale
Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of The Late Show is concluding with a special extended finale tonight. The show has been a staple of late-night television for over three decades, but CBS announced its cancellation last year due to financial reasons. Following Colbert's departure, Byron Allen's talk show, Comics Unleashed, will take over the time slot.
- ▪Stephen Colbert is officially saying goodbye to The Late Show tonight.
- ▪The series finale marks the end of Colbert's 11-year tenure as host.
- ▪CBS stated that the cancellation was a financial decision and not related to the show's performance.
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BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Ending Tonight With A Special Extended FinaleByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 02:19pm EDTMay 21, 2026, 02:20pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK - MAY 6: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Wednesday's May 6, 2026 show. (Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)CBS via Getty ImagesStephen Colbert is officially saying goodbye to The Late Show tonight.
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