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Colbert eschews politics during final 'Late Show' on CBS
Key takeaways
- We were here to feel the news with you, Colbert said, reflecting on his time with CBS and his role as host.
- His final episode came with a number of cameos from Hollywood celebrities, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tig Notaro and Ryan Reynolds, and it featured Beatles icon Paul McCartney as his final guest.
- The episode ended with a performance of the Beatles classic Hello, Goodbye, with Colbert joining those singing backup.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Link copied by Dominick Mastrangelo - 05/22/26 1:45 AM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Stephen Colbert largely steered clear of politics or direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of The Late Show on Thursday night.
Colbert, who repeatedly thanked his staff and viewership for supporting him during his 11 years on CBS, read headlines of the day as part of his opening monologue but cracked light-hearted jokes that abstained from partisan politics or references to the president, of whom he has been a vocal critic.
We were here to feel the news with you, Colbert said, reflecting on his time with CBS and his role as host.
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