Stephen Colbert Sets Date for Final Episode of The Late Show

Stephen Colbert revealed the date of his last Late Show With Stephen Colbert in an announcement exclusive to Peacock. He shared the news on Late Night With Seth Meyers, stating it will be May 21, 2026, and jokingly told viewers to “Mark your calendars.” Meyers responded by offering to dedicate an episode of his own show to celebrate Colbert’s final broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Stephen Colbert revealed his biggest wish for a guest on his show before May 21st: Pope Leo XIV. It’s a fitting desire, as Leo has ties to Chicago, just like Colbert, who is a Chicago Catholic. Colbert even went above and beyond to meet the previous Pope Francis, gathering a group of comedians to join him. Recounting the trip, Seth Meyers admitted he immediately refused Colbert’s invitation. Colbert, however, took a helicopter from the studio to the airport just to make it to Vatican City on time. When Meyers quipped that Pope Francis wouldn’t be an exciting guest, Colbert strongly disagreed, playfully warning that the Swiss guards – with their distinctive uniforms – wouldn’t hesitate to intervene. He urged people to look up pictures of the guards, describing them as both comical and surprisingly intimidating.

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2026-01-29 02:53