Trending Now - Colbert's 'late Show' Bids Farewell Amid Heartfelt Tributes
WHO:
Fast Company - Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show"
Fast Company - CBS, the network airing "The Late Show"
Fast Company - David Letterman, former host of "The Late Show"
Fox News - John Oliver, comedian and host of "Last Week Tonight"
Fast Company - Jon Stewart, comedian and Colbert's mentor
Fast Company - Bruce Springsteen, musician
Fast Company - David Byrne, musician
Fast Company - Jimmy Kimmel, talk show host
Fast Company - Jimmy Fallon, talk show host
Fast Company - Seth Meyers, talk show host
Fast Company - John Oliver, talk show host
WHAT:
Fast Company - Stephen Colbert is hosting an after-party following the final taping of "The Late Show" at a nearby event space.
Variety - The invitation for the after-party features the show’s red, white, and blue logo.
Fast Company - Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of "The Late Show" is ending.
Fast Company - The final episode of "The Late Show" is scheduled for May 21.
Fast Company - CBS announced the show's last lineup of guests and programming.
Fast Company - The final week includes special segments and major stars.
Fast Company - Monday's show is titled "The Worst of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."
Fast Company - Tuesday's show will feature Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and a performance by Colbert and David Byrne.
Fast Company - Wednesday's show will include a performance from Bruce Springsteen and a final segment of "The Colbert Questionert."
Fast Company - Guests for the final episode have not yet been announced.
Fast Company - Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon will air reruns on Thursdays in honor of Colbert.
WHERE:
Fast Company - "The Late Show" is filmed in the Ed Sullivan Theater.
WHY:
Fast Company - CBS claimed the cancellation of "The Late Show" was a financial decision.
Fast Company - There are speculations about pressures from the current administration due to Colbert's vocal critique of Trump.
Fast Company - David Letterman suggested that the cancellation was influenced by the sale of the network to Skydance.
HOW:
Fast Company - CBS's decision to cancel the show was made while pursuing a merger that created Paramount Skydance.
Fast Company - Colbert and his colleagues formed the "Strike Force Five" to support and pay their writers during the 2023 WGA strike.
(UPDATED May 19, 2026 01:36 UTC)
Stephen Colbert is set to host an after-party following the final taping of "The Late Show" at a nearby event space. The invitation for this special event showcases the show's iconic red, white, and blue logo. Fans and guests can expect a memorable celebration as the beloved late-night program comes to a close.
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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 23:22 UTC)
Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of "The Late Show" is coming to an end, with the final episode scheduled for May 21. CBS has announced a special lineup for the last week, featuring major stars like Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and Bruce Springsteen, while Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon will air reruns on Thursdays in honor of Colbert. The cancellation of the show has been attributed to financial decisions by CBS, which is currently navigating a merger that created Paramount Skydance, and there are speculations about potential pressures from the current administration due to Colbert's critiques of Trump.