Trending Now - Jimmy Fallon and Kimmel Pay Tribute to Colbert's Last Show

WHO:

Deadline - Stephen Colbert, host of the Late Show; Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show; Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

WHAT:

Variety - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is concluding its run following its cancellation by CBS last year.

The Hollywood Reporter - Fallon, Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver were guests on The Late Show discussing Colbert's tenure and announced a new episode of their Strike Force Five podcast will be released on Wednesday.

The Hollywood Reporter - The Tonight Show will feature musical guest Maluma on May 22.

Deadline - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air a rerun on the night of Stephen Colbert's final episode.

Variety - NBC will air a rerun of "The Tonight Show" instead of a new episode on May 21, the date of Colbert's last show.

WHEN:

Deadline - Colbert's final episode of the Late Show is scheduled for May 21.

Deadline - A new episode of The Tonight Show featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal will air on May 22.

WHY:

The Hollywood Reporter - Fallon stated, “Late night is one of those things that’s been around our whole lives where it kind of it’s just part of our lives.”

Variety - Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel are showing solidarity with Stephen Colbert by not airing new episodes on the night of his final show.

HOW:

Deadline - Fallon and Kimmel decided to air reruns as a tribute to Colbert's tenure as a late-night host.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 21:24 UTC)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is wrapping up its run after being canceled by CBS last year, and in a heartfelt tribute, Fallon, Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver appeared on the show to celebrate Colbert's legacy. They also announced that a new episode of their Strike Force Five podcast will be released on Wednesday. Additionally, The Tonight Show is set to feature musical guest Maluma on May 22.

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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:33 UTC)

Stephen Colbert's final episode of the Late Show is set to air on May 21, and in a show of solidarity, both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will air reruns of their respective shows that night instead of new episodes. NBC will specifically feature a rerun of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on that date, while a new episode featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal is scheduled for May 22. This tribute highlights the camaraderie among late-night hosts as they honor Colbert's significant contribution to the genre.