The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is drawing to a close, and the beloved late-night host is pulling out all the stops for his final week on air.
Colbert’s last week runs through May 21, following CBS’s announcement of the show’s cancellation — news that has left many fans devastated. While speculation has swirled that the decision was politically motivated, the network has maintained it was driven by “financial reasons.”
Reflecting on the legacy he hopes to leave with his audience, Colbert told the outlet, “I hope they laughed. I hope they felt better at the end of the day. I mean, that’s it. We’re there. We’re the last thing you see.”
He went on to say, “A lot of things happen in a day, but we bat last, and so we get the last take that people hear before they go to bed, and I hope it made their day better.”
Known for his sharp political commentary, Colbert was asked whether he plans to keep voicing his views beyond the show.
The 62-year-old made clear that his passion for his country isn’t going anywhere. He revealed, “I’ll never stop caring about my country. I’m a perfectly fine fan of me, but I am not of the opinion that if my voice is missing from the national conversation, the republic will turn awry.”
The final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is set to broadcast on Thursday, May 21 at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. While Colbert is eagerly anticipating his last show, he also has several other significant moments beyond his professional life to commemorate this week.
Colbert’s 24-year-old son, John, is due to graduate from college this week, while his brother, Tommy, is getting married. Expressing his joy over these two landmark family events, he stated, “I’m glad a lot of the week is not about me. It’s about the people I love more.”
Following his departure from the show, Colbert has disclosed plans to embark on extensive travels with his family before diving into his next major endeavor. He has confirmed that he will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film, tentatively titled Shadow of the Past, collaborating with his son Peter, director Peter Jackson, and screenwriter Philippa Boyens.
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