{"id":127942,"date":"2026-05-22T18:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/colberts-late-show-transitions-to-the-next-dimension-in-final-episode\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:51:17","slug":"colberts-late-show-transitions-to-the-next-dimension-in-final-episode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/colberts-late-show-transitions-to-the-next-dimension-in-final-episode\/","title":{"rendered":"Colbert’s Late Show Transitions to the Next Dimension in Final Episode"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Life must go on after The Late Present with Stephen Colbert and its dwelling for the previous 11 years, The Ed Sullivan Theater, have been sucked into an interdimensional wormhole after the present\u2019s remaining episode on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the sci-fi kind conclusion, Colbert\u2019s remaining episode was extra of a real-world celebratory affair that includes movie star cameos, musical numbers, and a sing-along that includes Late Present employees members.<\/p>\n

Music icon Paul McCartney was Colbert\u2019s shock remaining visitor, throughout which he reminisced about The Beatles\u2019 first time within the U.S., particularly on the Ed Sullivan Theater in 1964. McCartney recounted that the group used to put on minimal make-up for his or her tv appearances, however once they have been taken to the make-up room for his or her first Ed Sullivan present look, they got here out wanting \u201cvibrant orange.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s extremely popular in sure circles lately,\u201d Colbert quipped.<\/p>\n

The Late Present\u2019s remaining episode steered away from the politics that will have led to its cancellation. Nevertheless, it did let off one remaining salvo in direction of CBS when the band performed Peanuts music after Colbert spoke about how folks have been getting sued by the comedian\u2019s rights holder for enjoying the music with out permission.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Colbert bought his band to play licensed music throughout his remaining present so CBS could be sued for utilizing the music illegally.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh no! I hope this does not value CBS any cash!\u201d pic.twitter.com\/mVfGJyS445<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The present, for probably the most half, adopted its common weeknight format, nevertheless it additionally started with Colbert\u2019s heartfelt phrases for the viewers assembled on the theater and everybody watching at dwelling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been fortunate sufficient to be right here for the final eleven years,\u201d Colbert stated. \u201cYou may\u2019t take this with no consideration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Celebrities who made particular appearances all through the ultimate episode included Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, and Andy Cohen.<\/p>\n

In the direction of the top of the present, the hosts of the opposite remaining late evening TV reveals gathered with Colbert in entrance of an interdimensional wormhole, which opened contained in the Ed Sullivan Theater. They contemplated the which means of the wormhole\u2019s presence as they inspired Colbert to not get sucked into it, which he obliged to. Nonetheless, finally, the wormhole\u2019s forces have been too robust and sucked up Colbert, the employees, audiences, and the constructing housing the Ed Sullivan Theater.<\/p>\n

The ultimate block of the present featured two musical tributes. The primary was a taped efficiency by Colbert, Louis Cato, Jon Batiste, and Elvis Costello performing Costello\u2019s 1977 tune, \u201cSoar Up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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After that, there was a reside, in-studio efficiency by the quartet, joined by McCartney and The Nice Huge Pleasure Machine, as they sang a rendition of The Beatles\u2019 \u201cHi there Goodbye,\u201d which led to Colbert\u2019s household, the celebrities available, and your complete The Late Present employees getting on stage for the enormous sing-along.<\/p>\n

Because the section continued, viewers at dwelling have been transitioned to Colbert and McCartney assembly in the back of the constructing, the place Colbert gave McCartney the glory of turning off the lights, which once more brought about the constructing to be sucked into the interdimensional wormhole.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Stephen Colbert wrapped up The Late Present with this joyful efficiency of ‘Hi there, Goodbye’ with Sir Paul McCartney<\/p>\n

Crew and viewers be a part of them onstage, then McCartney switched the lights out at The Ed Sullivan Theater, the place The Beatles carried out on the identical stage in 1964
Thanks Mr Colbert \ud83d\udc4f \ud83d\udc4f \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Ian Johnson (@mrianjohnson.bsky.social<\/a>) May 22, 2026 at 8:52 AM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n