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Breaking: Stephen Colbert's Late Show finale begins amid final guest speculation
Key takeaways
- Stephen Colbert addresses the audience at the start of his final Late Show episode.
- The late-night host spoke directly to the audience about the amount of joy his 11-year tenure in the Ed Sullivan Theater has brought not just him but everyone who has worked on the show.
- "This show, I want you to know, has been a joy for us to do for you," he said.
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Stephen Colbert addresses the audience at the start of his final Late Show episode. (CBS via Getty Images: Scott Kowalchyk)
Link copied Share Share article Stephen Colbert has opened his final episode of The Late Show with a more casual monologue than his usual introduction, leaning on his desk as he spoke to the studio audience.
The late-night host spoke directly to the audience about the amount of joy his 11-year tenure in the Ed Sullivan Theater has brought not just him but everyone who has worked on the show.
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