Stephen Colbert is reflecting on the end of an era as he prepares to say goodbye to CBS’ The Late Show after 11 seasons. Just days ahead of his final episode, airing May 21, the 62-year-old comedian opened up to People magazine in an interview published May 19 about leaving late night—and what comes next. Colbert revealed he’s surprisingly at peace with the decision, even questioning whether the network “saved my life” by canceling the show in July 2025. At the time, CBS called the move a “purely financial decision,” but Colbert now admits the daily grind took a major toll. “It takes a lot of bone marrow to do the show every day,” he shared, explaining that stepping away gives him the time and energy to explore new creative paths. As for what’s next, Colbert says he hasn’t fully figured it out yet, joking that his mindset feels similar to that of a college senior facing graduation. CBS has yet to reveal the final guest list, but Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and Bruce Springsteen are set to appear leading up to the finale. #enews #stephencolbert #thelateshow About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News - https://eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App - https://eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping - https://eonline.com/news/shop Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/enews/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enews/ X - https://x.com/enews/ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@enews
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I can honestly say— I’ve never seen even one of his episodes…..
The "Vax Scene" will always go down in history as television's cringiest moment of all time!!!
He'll design costumes for pharma companies that want to con us into taking vaccines. This guy is such a tool.
I can’t believe CBS cancelled THE LATE SHOW- I have no reason to watch cbs late shows now- Stephen was the most talented and honest host in these troubled times, when everything that comes from our “leader”’s mouth is lies. I can only hope he comes up with another show he can share with America. God bless Stephen!!😢
I'm sad late night TV is going extinct, but Colbert helped drive it to extinction with his bizarre obsession with politics. I won't be missing that at all.
He was one of the worst of the "hypocritical regressive virtue-signalers"--as the author of the Polity of Beasts so accurately called them.
good save...u got canned. good riddance.
Will miss this show!
Dozens of his viewers are sad. 😂
Took way toooo long. Talentless
“If a tree falls in a forest and nobody hears it, did it really fall.” That sums up colbert’s show for most people - including me.
Yes!! Finally....the Late Night Haters. Kimmel should be gone to.
Miss you so much already. You don't know how much better you make my day.
I’m glad they’re finally firing all these late night political hacks
Can't stand this guy! Not funny!
Never watched any of the late nite shows,too political,never funny Johnny Carson was the best!
GREATEST NEWS I HAVE HEARD. THAT SOB IS A LIBERAL FULL OF HATE FOR REPUBLICANS. CERTAINLY HE IS NO COMEDIAN.
Just Go Away. Just Gooo
Good riddance! That's the only good thing I can say about him.
3 more days!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT❤❤❤❤ GET LOST