Stephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’
Stephen Colbert made a surprise return to late-night television just one day after the final taping of 'The Late Show.' He appeared on the public access program 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan, where he had previously made an appearance 11 years ago. Colbert's return was hinted at during his farewell monologue, and he engaged with local references during the show.
- ▪Stephen Colbert returned to late-night TV on Friday after the final episode of 'The Late Show.'
- ▪He appeared on the public access program 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan, where he had previously appeared in 2015.
- ▪Colbert's farewell monologue hinted at his comeback, referencing his first show from the same public access station.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 6 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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TVStephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’ The former CBS late night host returned to Michigan’s public access show, “Only in Monroe,” on Friday night, following an appearance 11 years prior.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Stephen Colbert on the CBS series The Late Show with Stephen ColbertScott Kowalchyk / CBS via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 11:46 AM EDTBy Matt LavietesBack so soon?Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Stephen Colbert was back on late-night television on Friday, just one day after taping the final episode of the “The Late Show.”The former CBS show host helmed Monroe “Only in Monroe,” a public access program in Monroe, Michigan…
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