Stephen Colbert will receive an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation following the May 21 cancellation of The Late Show. Colbert is a prominent critic of President Donald Trump, facing repeated controversy over his politically charged monologues,

Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to late-night as The Late Show ends its run on CBS. The comedian will complete an 11-year tenure on Thursday, May 21, and ahead of the finale, he teased what audiences can expect. “With The Colbert Report, I knew how I ...

Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career. But as a scholar of political satire, I think it offers a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of his comedy, which has spanned his ...

With The Late Show leaving the air, another chapter of Stephen Colbert's historic TV career comes to a close. In September 2025, Colbert slipped back into character during a Late Show segment, reminding viewers why they fell in love with the persona in the ...

The final broadcast of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” began with an emotional message from the host to his audience in the studio and those watching at home, in which Colbert described his show as a “joy machine” and reflected on doing it for ...

For me, peak Colbert has been what he’s done with “The Late Show” since he got fired. It’s akin to the way Republican Gov. George Ryan cleared death row in my home state of Illinois on his way to prison: With nothing to lose, the man was at his ...

Colbert referenced a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the time that said puppies m

Another Colbert is leaving CBS amid a growing exodus and producers saying they're "actively exploring options," according to reports. Comedian Stephen Colbert lost his show at CBS earlier this year as the network's MAGA-friendly owner David Ellison sought the Trump administration's approval for a merger.