Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting a community access show in Michigan just after his final episode of 'The Late Show.' He was joined by musician Jack White and interviewed actor Jeff Daniels during the broadcast. The show featured various Michigan-centric jokes and appearances from other celebrities, including Eminem.
- ▪Colbert hosted the 'Only in Monroe' community access show in southeast Michigan.
- ▪Jack White served as Colbert's 'volunteer music director' during the broadcast.
- ▪The episode included interviews and comedic segments featuring local and celebrity guests.
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, 6 centre, 1 lean right, 2 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access — Kotaku
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Media Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode By Associated Press Published May 24, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google From the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to … community access TV in Michigan? One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” community access show broadcast in southeast Michigan along the shores of Lake Erie.
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