Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Hour After ‘Late Show’ Exit: ‘Been an Excruciating 23 Hours’ | Video
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on a Michigan public access show after his final episode of 'The Late Show.' Joined by guests Jack White, Eminem, and Jeff Daniels, Colbert humorously destroyed the show's set. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to perform again, even in a different format.
- ▪Colbert hosted 'Only in Monroe' on Monroe Community Media, a show he previously led in 2015.
- ▪He expressed that it had been an 'excruciating 23 hours' without being on television.
- ▪The episode featured a comedic destruction of the set, with Eminem acting as a 'fire marshall' overseeing the chaos.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access — Kotaku
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Home > Media & Platforms > TV Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Hour After ‘Late Show’ Exit: ‘Been an Excruciating 23 Hours’ | Video Guests Jeff Daniels, Eminem and Jack White later helped the late night host destroy the show’s set because he “would very much like to break something” Stephanie Kaloi May 23, 2026 @ 10:48 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert hosts "Only in Monroe" (Monroe Community Media/YouTube) Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on a Monroe County public access television station Friday, one day after his final broadcast of “The Late Show.” Colbert was joined by Jack White, Eminem and Jeff Daniels, who helped him set fire to the show’s set after the host said he “would…
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