Stephen Colbert’s best ‘Late Show’ finale moments, celebrity cameos & more!
Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' on May 22, 2026, featuring numerous celebrity guests. Notable appearances included Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Paul McCartney, who was the last guest interviewed. The episode followed months of controversy surrounding the show's cancellation by CBS.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's final episode aired on May 22, 2026.
- ▪The episode featured surprise guests including Bryan Cranston and Paul McCartney.
- ▪President Trump commented on the finale via Truth Social.
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- ▪ ‘He made us laugh and he never flinched’: America says goodbye to the Late Show and Stephen Colbert — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Stephen Colbert’s Last ‘Late Show’: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge — NYT > Top Stories
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Recommended Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual, reveals details about past Milo Ventimiglia romance Tonys 2026 nominations: Biggest snubs from Lea Michele to ‘Beaches’ ‘RHORI’ star Kelsey Swanson weighs in on Rulla’s husband Brian’s mistress Next Previous Stephen Colbert’s best ‘Late Show’ finale moments, celebrity cameos & more! May 22, 2026 | 1:10pm Stephen Colbert went out with a bang hosting his final episode of “The Late Show” on May 22. The comedian had a slew of surprise guests: Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elijah Wood, Elvis Costello — and his final interview was Paul McCartney.
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