Trending Now - Late-night Stars Unite for 'strike Force Five' Tribute Special

WHO:

Variety - Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver are the late-night hosts involved in the tribute special.

WHAT:

Deadline - The late-night hosts announced a special video episode of their podcast "Strike Force Five" in honor of Colbert's show finale.

Variety - The episode serves as a send-off for Colbert as he prepares to leave "The Late Show."

WHEN:

Deadline - The finale of "The Late Show" is scheduled to air on May [date omitted].

WHY:

Variety - The tribute special is a recognition of Colbert's contributions as the face of "The Late Show."

HOW:

Deadline - Colbert and Kimmel announced the new episode via Instagram with the message, “Emergency @strikeforcefive episode loading! ⚡.”

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 07:52 UTC)

In a heartfelt tribute, late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver are coming together for a special video episode of their podcast "Strike Force Five" to honor Colbert as he prepares to leave "The Late Show." The finale of "The Late Show" is scheduled to air on May [date omitted], and this episode serves as a send-off for Colbert, recognizing his significant contributions to the show. Colbert and Kimmel shared the news on Instagram, teasing fans with the message, “Emergency @strikeforcefive episode loading! ⚡.”