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Stephen Colbert Announces The Late Show Will End May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert announced that 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end on May 21, 2026, during his January 27 appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'
CBS confirmed the cancellation, stating it was a 'purely a financial decision' and is not tied to the show's performance.
The decision to end the show comes six months after Colbert's initial announcement in July 2025 that Paramount Global would conclude the show after over three decades.
CBS expressed admiration for Colbert, calling him 'irreplaceable,' and the show will be remembered in late-night television history.

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The Independent (US)

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Stephen Colbert reveals date of final Late Show broadcast

There are just four months left of Colbert’s late night show

1 hour ago·United States

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Variety

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Stephen Colbert Reveals Date of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode

Stephen Colbert revealed that the final episode of 'The Late Show' will air on Thursday, May 21, bringing an end to an iconic CBS franchise.

4 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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USA Today

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Stephen Colbert's final day on 'The Late Show' revealed

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which CBS announced in July would end in 10 months' time, has finally set a final air date.

4 hours ago·United States

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The Hollywood Reporter

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Stephen Colbert Reveals Final ‘Late Show’ Date

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will go off the air for good on May 21, 2026.

4 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Deadline

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Stephen Colbert Reveals ‘The Late Show’ End Date

The Stephen Colbert-hosted late-night show will end on Thursday, May 21, Deadline has confirmed.

5 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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US Magazine

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Stephen Colbert Announces Air Date for Final Episode of 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert has revealed May 21 will be the finale of 'The Late Show' on CBS as the WGA, senators and fellow hosts respond to the cancellation news

6 hours ago·United States

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