Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode
Stephen Colbert made a surprise return to television just one day after his final episode of 'The Late Show.' He guest-hosted a local broadcast in Michigan, where he humorously criticized CBS and Paramount. Colbert's return included appearances by several celebrities and a light-hearted jab at the networks' handling of streaming.
- ▪Stephen Colbert returned to TV as a guest host on a Michigan public access show one day after his final 'Late Show' episode.
- ▪During the broadcast, he made jokes about CBS and Paramount's approach to streaming.
- ▪Colbert welcomed several guests, including musician Jack White and actor Jeff Daniels, during his surprise appearance.
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’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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TV Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode By Leah Bitsky Published May 25, 2026, 12:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Stephen Colbert took a swipe at Paramount and CBS while making a surprise return to television just one day after filming his final episode of “The Late Show.” Colbert was a guest host on last Friday’s episode of Michigan public access station, “Only in Monroe,” which is broadcast from Monroe, Michigan. He opened the local broadcast at 11:35 p.m. local time with a pointed message at Paramount, which owns CBS (the network that aired his evening program).
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