Stephen Colbert Gets Questioned by Famous Friends on Eve of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode
Stephen Colbert's final episode of 'The Late Show' featured him answering questions from famous friends. The segment, known as the 'Colbert Questionert,' allowed Colbert to share personal insights and anecdotes. The episode aired on May 20, with the final show scheduled for May 21.
- ▪Colbert revealed his answers to the 'Colbert Questionert' during the second-to-last episode.
- ▪Famous guests like Billy Crystal, Mark Hamill, and Robert De Niro participated in asking Colbert questions.
- ▪The final episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' is set to air on May 21.
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'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' May 20 episode. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Stephen Colbert couldn’t end The Late Show without answering some very important questions. On Wednesday, during the second-to-last episode of the CBS late night talk show, the host finally revealed his answers to his iconic “Colbert Questionert.” The recurring personality segment typically saw Colbert ask his guests 15 questions to help the audience fully know them.
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