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Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show' with a mix of defiance and celebration

Colbert has approached the last weeks of his show on his own terms, with A-list guests like Tom Hanks, David Letterman and David Byrne — but the guests for tonight's finale remain a mystery.

Published May 21, 2026, 5:44 PM

Updated June 23, 2026, 5:05 PM2.3K

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Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show' with a mix of defiance and celebration

Colbert has approached the last weeks of his show on his own terms, with A-list guests like Tom Hanks, David Letterman and David Byrne — but the guests for tonight's finale remain a mystery.

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Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show' with a mix of defiance and celebration

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