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Stephen Colbert Admits Late Show End "Feels Real" as Final Date Nears

Stephen Colbert says the cancellation of The Late Show is beginning to feel real with only four months until the final episode. He appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the show's impending end in May. CBS stated the decision was purely financial, unrelated to the show's performance or content. The Late Show franchise started with David Letterman in 1993, and Colbert has hosted it for ten seasons.

Key Points: Stephen Colbert on Late Show Cancellation Feeling Real

  • Final episode set for May 21
  • Colbert spoke on Seth Meyers' show
  • Cancellation a CBS financial decision
  • Colbert will miss theater and people
  • Show began with David Letterman in 1993
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Stephen Colbert admits Late Show cancellation "feels real" following final date announcement

Stephen Colbert discusses the impending end of The Late Show, set for May 21, calling the cancellation a financial decision by CBS.

"It did not feel... I mean, I knew it was real, but now, there are only four months left. - Stephen Colbert"

New York, January 28

With just four months left before The Late Show goes off the air, longtime host Stephen Colbert said it has already started to "feel real."

According to PEOPLE, the 61-year-old host appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday, January 27, where he spoke about the final months of his show. As he looked ahead to the last episode in May, Colbert said the reality of it all is finally sinking in.

"It did not feel... I mean, I knew it was real, but now, there are only four months left."

"Listen, you can do comedy in a lot of different places, [but] there's no place like the Ed Sullivan Theater," Colbert continued, referring to the New York City theater where his show is filmed. "But it's really the people. That's really what I care about. That's really what I'm going to miss more than anything."

The final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air on Thursday, May 21, according to Deadline.

Colbert first announced the end of the show during a taping last July where he surprised the audience by sharing the news during his opening monologue.

"Before we start the show, I want you to know something that I found out just last night," Colbert said. "Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending The Late Show in May."

Later, in a statement to PEOPLE, CBS said the cancellation of The Late Show was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night" and "is not related in any way to the show's performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount," likely referencing the pending acquisition of CBS parent Paramount Global by Skydance.

The Late Show franchise began in 1993 with David Letterman as host. Colbert took over the desk in 2015 after Letterman retired and has led the show for 10 seasons.

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Rohit P
Honestly, the golden age of late-night TV is over. It's all about cost-cutting now. Colbert was brilliant, but these corporate mergers ruin everything good. Hope he starts a podcast or something for his global fans.
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Aditya G
His interviews with Indian authors and actors were always so respectful and insightful. He had a way of making global issues relatable. Sad to see it go. The "purely financial decision" line says it all about the state of TV.
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Sarah B
As an American living in Mumbai, this hits hard! Colbert was a nightly ritual back home. His comedy got me through some tough times. Wishing him all the best for his next chapter. The theater and crew will miss him terribly, you can tell.
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Karthik V
With respect, maybe it's time for a change. The format felt a bit stale lately compared to some fresher digital content. But credit where it's due - 10 seasons is a huge achievement. Hope the talented Indian writers on his staff land on their feet.
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Meera T
"It's really the people." That line got me. It's so true for any workplace. Wishing the whole team well. Maybe this opens a slot for a more diverse host or format? The world is watching, not just the US.

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