Stephen Colbert Confirms Final Air Date for ‘The Late Show’ on CBS

This spring will mark the conclusion of a major chapter in the history of late night. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will end on May 21, according to multiple media reports.

The seasoned late night host revealed the end date of his series during a taping of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Monday night. His appearance will air Tuesday per LateNighter.

Over the summer, CBS announced that “The Late Show” would be coming to an end just days after Colbert mocked Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump, calling the move a “big fat bribe.” CBS execs noted at the time that the decision to cancel the show was purely a financial one.