Stephen Colbert live updates: Trump posts gleeful response to Late Show’s end as Democrats hail ‘free speech warrior’ - President Donald Trump calls outgoing host ‘a total jerk’ as cancelled late-nigh

Stephen Colbert will sign off on his "Late Show" for the final time tonight. The New York City-based late-night show will end for good after almost 11 years, following the final episode tonight. Colbert took over "The Late Show" in 2015 for David ...

"Stephen Colbert has shown, more so than anyone else of this modern era of late night, the power of sticking to the truth," says Roy Wood Jr., a former correspondent on The Daily Show and host of CNN's satire program, Have I Got News for You.

In order to know a comedian, you must hear their jokes, and Stephen Colbert’s satirical humor always comes with a side of politics. Back in September 2025, for instance, Colbert revived his conservative pundit persona from TheColbert Report in response to ABC’s suspension of his friend Jimmy

Who knew Stephen Colbert would come to the realization that the ending of the “Late Show” was actually a silver lining in hindsight? The host of “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” told People that CBS canceling his show “saved his life.

On May 21, 2026, ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ airs its final episode after an 11-year run. The finale also marks the end of the ‘Late Show’ franchise on CBS after 33 years. Take a look at the life and