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Kelly Clarkson closed seven seasons of The Kelly Clarkson Show by delivering a powerhouse Kellyoke cover of ‘Golden’ on the finale, described by her team as the most-requested Kellyoke ever; the episode featured a 'Kelly by Request' segment and Clarkson said ending the show will let her prioritize her kids.
Paul McCartney joined Stephen Colbert for CBS’s The Late Show finale, sharing memories and performing Hello, Goodbye as a slew of cameos—including Bryan Cranston, Ryan Reynolds and Jon Stewart—helped close out Colbert’s 11-year run. The network cited economic reasons for ending the show, and the broadcast leaned into surreal, celebratory moments—from a faux Pope cameo to a snow-globe theater gag—as Colbert bid farewell to late-night TV.
On May 20, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter reports that Stephen Colbert hosted the second-to-last Late Show episode with a star-studded panel—Billy Crystal, Weird Al Yankovic, Josh Brolin, Martha Stewart, Mark Hamill, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Daniels, Tiffany Haddish, Evie McGee Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Ben Stiller, Aubrey Plaza, James Taylor, Robert De Niro and John Dickerson—taking over the desk to press him with Colbert’s signature Colbert Questionert, revealing personal memories and preferences ahead of the show's final May 21 air date.
Jimmy Kimmel will air a rerun of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 21 during Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show episode; ABC will air new episodes Monday–Wednesday that week and go dark Thursday out of respect for Colbert’s farewell, a precedent Kimmel previously set during David Letterman’s final night in 2015.
David Letterman will guest on the May 14 episode of CBS's Late Show as Stephen Colbert readies to end the program with a May 21 finale; on May 11, the show will feature a Strike Force Five reunion with Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers and Oliver, with Kimmel in town for Disney's upfronts. Colbert's week also includes appearances by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tom Hanks, and Barack Obama.
Stephen Colbert announced on Late Night With Seth Meyers that May 21, 2026 will be the final episode of The Late Show at the Ed Sullivan Theater, with Seth Meyers planning to attend for Colbert’s farewell. Colbert joked about aiming to book Pope Leo XIV as a dream guest before the finale, riffing on his Chicago Catholic background and past Vatican-related bits.
Stephen Colbert revealed that The Late Show will air its final episode on May 21, ending CBS's long-running late-night franchise after more than 30 years; he announced the date during an appearance on Seth Meyers's show, noting the cancellation is a financial decision by CBS, not a reflection on the show's performance, amid broader Paramount deals and public reaction.
Stephen Colbert confirmed that The Late Show will air its final episode on May 21, 2026, with CBS citing about $40 million in annual losses; critics suspect political motives behind the cancellation, while fans react with sadness and hope he moves on to another project after the show’s long CBS run dating back to 1993.
Stephen Colbert has revealed that The Late Show will end on May 21, 2026, wrapping a 33-year CBS late-night run. CBS described the cancellation as a financial decision, and Colbert expressed gratitude to CBS, the audience, and his team as the show prepares its final episodes.
Bowen Yang's final 'SNL' appearance, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest, drew the show's highest viewership in over a year with 5.4 million viewers, marking a significant ratings boost and a notable farewell for Yang, who was the show's first Asian cast member.
Bowen Yang's final SNL episode featured emotional farewells, holiday sketches, Ariana Grande as host, and special appearances, culminating in a heartfelt goodbye that highlighted his versatile comedy talent.
The final episode of BBC One's The Celebrity Traitors was accidentally uploaded early by overseas broadcasters, briefly available to Canadian viewers before removal. The BBC urges fans to avoid spoilers as the show, currently the most-watched of the year, concludes with a 70-minute finale and a special reaction show.
Marc Maron's long-running 'WTF' podcast concluded with a special episode featuring former President Barack Obama, where they discussed the podcast's legacy, navigating the world with grace, and Obama's post-presidency life, highlighting themes of reflection, decency, and new beginnings.
Marc Maron concluded his 16-year podcast 'WTF' with a final episode featuring former President Barack Obama, reflecting on his career and life transitions, and emphasizing the importance of taking time to reflect before moving on to new chapters.
Barack Obama returned to Marc Maron's 'WTF' podcast for its final episode after 16 years, sharing insights on moving on from major life roles and reflecting on the show's impact, with Maron expressing gratitude and marking the end of a significant media journey.