Stephen Colbert returns to late night a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert returned to television on Friday by hosting a public access show called "Only in Monroe" in Michigan, just one day after taping the final episode of CBS' "The Late Show."
- His appearance on the Monroe program was unannounced and featured local references, a "Monroe News" segment, and a guest appearance by Eminem, who had been on the show during Colbert's original 2015 visit.
- CBS canceled "The Late Show" after 33 years amid its $8 billion merger with Skydance, sparking backlash and accusations of political pressure due to Colbert's criticism of the Trump administration; CBS claims the cancellation was financially motivated.
- The final episode of "The Late Show" featured an all-star lineup including Paul McCartney, Ryan Reynolds, and several late-night hosts, ending with McCartney performing "Hello, Goodbye."
- Following the finale, former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting him throwing Colbert into a dumpster on the show's set.