Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell to 'The Late Show' in Star-Studded Final Episode
'Hello, Goodbye': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out

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Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS, featuring Paul McCartney and other celebrities, as the show was canceled following a controversial settlement with Donald Trump. Colbert humorously lamented the absence of his dream guest, the pope, while reflecting on the show's impact on public life.
- 01Colbert's show was canceled after CBS's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over editing allegations.
- 02Paul McCartney performed 'Hello, Goodbye' during the farewell episode at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
- 03Colbert humorously blamed the pope's absence on a hotdog dispute, highlighting his long desire to host the pontiff.
- 04The final episode included appearances by stars like Tim Meadows, Paul Rudd, and Bryan Cranston.
- 05Colbert announced he will be a writer on an upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' movie, hinting at future projects.
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Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS, which has been a staple of late-night television since 2015. The cancellation followed a controversial $16 million settlement between CBS and former President Donald Trump regarding the editing of an interview with Kamala Harris, which Colbert criticized as a 'big fat bribe.' During the farewell episode, Paul McCartney performed the Beatles classic 'Hello, Goodbye' to a packed audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York. Colbert humorously lamented the absence of his dream guest, the pope, jokingly attributing it to a dispute over hotdogs. The episode featured cameos from various celebrities, including Tim Meadows, Paul Rudd, and Bryan Cranston. As Colbert reflected on the show's impact, he maintained a light-hearted demeanor, even announcing plans to write for an upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' film. The event concluded with an afterparty themed 'Fired and festive!' as fellow late-night hosts paid tribute by airing reruns.
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The cancellation of 'The Late Show' marks a significant shift in late-night television, potentially impacting the landscape of political satire and commentary.
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