Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access
Stephen Colbert has transitioned from his long-running Late Show to hosting a program on Michigan public access. His new show features discussions on local topics and appearances by notable guests. This shift comes after his cancellation by CBS, which many attribute to political pressures from former President Trump.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's Late Show ended after 11 years amid political controversies.
- ▪Colbert quickly returned to television by hosting a show on Michigan cable access.
- ▪The new program features discussions on local issues and notable guests like Jack White and Eminem.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Hosts Only in Monroe — kottke.org
- ▪ Stephen Colbert follows up Late Show finale by hosting Michigan public access program — Boing Boing
- ▪ Why CBS Sent Takedown Notices for Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Episode — TheWrap
- ▪ Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode — Page Six
- ▪ Stephen Colbert’s Surprise Appearance on Michigan Public-Access Show Erupts in Online Brouhaha — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Returns To TV On Michigan Public Access One Day After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation — Decider
- ▪ Watch Stephen Colbert make surprise return to TV on Michigan public access station with Jack White — NME
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Makes Surprise Michigan Public Access Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Farewell — Billboard
- ▪ Colbert’s First TV Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Is On Public Access — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode — New York Post
- ▪ Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access. — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station — CNBC — Top
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Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access Jack White, Jeff Daniels and Eminem join Colbert to talk about bigfoot, chili dogs and dumpster fires By Zack Kotzer Published May 23, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! Only In Monroe This week was the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ending an 11 year run on politically contentious terms. President Donald Trump has pressured multiple networks to dump late night hosts critical of him. CBS proved to be the most compliant, announcing Colbert’s end in 2025. However, it turns out his network cancellation didn’t silence him very long, as Colbert reemerged a day later. Albeit hosting a show on Michigan cable access.
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