Stephen Colbert Creates Personal TikTok Account Hours Before ‘Late Show’ Finale
Stephen Colbert has created a personal TikTok account just hours before the finale of 'The Late Show'. This move hints at his plans to remain in the public eye after the show's conclusion. Currently, the account has no video posts and only a few followers, suggesting it is in its early stages.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's TikTok account was created on the day of 'The Late Show' finale.
- ▪The account is independently verified and has 213 followers at the time of publication.
- ▪Colbert has previously been present on TikTok through the official 'Late Show' channel, which has 4.4 million followers.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Breaking: Stephen Colbert's Late Show finale begins amid final guest speculation — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Stephen Colbert takes stage of "The Late Show" one last time — CBS News — Top
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Stephen Colbert Creates Personal TikTok Account Hours Before ‘Late Show’ Finale The social media platform could become one of the ways the beloved host continues monologuing to the masses Benjamin Lindsay May 21, 2026 @ 3:18 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert hosts the Feb. 23, 2026 edition of "The Late Show" (CBS) What’s next for Stephen Colbert as “The Late Show” shutters on CBS with Thursday’s finale remains a mystery — but the beloved host hinted hours before that telecast one way he’ll stay in the public eye. That’s right: Colbert joined TikTok.
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