American media businessman, producer and host
Stephen Colbert has hosted his final Late Show as CBS confirms the program’s cancellation, with the finale featuring Paul McCartney and a climactic performance of Hello, Goodbye. Coverage notes the financial rationale behind CBS’s decision and situates the moment within broader shifts in network television.
Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show has sparked off-script appearances and a Michigan-set homage as he resurfaces on a community access show, with Jack White and Jeff Daniels joining in. The moment marks a swift post-show spread of tributes and playful stunts, as Colbert’s era concludes.