'We'll Do Something Else Together': Stephen Colbert Teases Next Step With ‘Late Show' Team
The host, appearing on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers,' admitted he wasn't "thrilled" about the end of the long-running program.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere’s what’s happened recently with Stephen Colbert and The Late Show.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. Colbert announced the show's final episode date as May 21, 2026, marking the end of the CBS franchise for this program. He conveyed the news publicly to audiences during a taping, and CBS later confirmed the decision as a financial one tied to the late-night landscape.[1][3][4][5]
- CBS described the cancellation as purely a financial decision, not related to the show's performance or content, and did not indicate a replacement for Colbert. Colbert has suggested he’ll stay involved in some capacity with the late-night team or pursue new projects in collaboration with his current colleagues.[2][4][6]
- Reactions to the news were mixed, with fans and industry watchers noting the shift reflects broader changes in late-night TV, including advertising pressures and audience fragmentation across platforms.[4][6]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline (announcements, date, network statements) or summarize what Colbert has said about his next steps and potential projects. I can also provide direct links to the cited articles.