The news that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is coming to an end has shocked fans and late-night hosts alike. Of course, one has to assume nobody was quite as shocked as Colbert himself, who was likely expecting to spend years,

According to the rumor, CBS' "Late Show" host allegedly pledged to donate a significant portion of the deal to music education and youth programs.

Stephen Colbert drew attention to CBS’ controversial decision to end his long-running “Late Show” during an appearance at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. While presenting during the ceremony Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Colbert teasingly whipped out a vintage headshot while quipping about looking for a new job.

If anything, the Emmy winner’s comments speak to his continued commitment to his colleagues and the work they still have to do, which is very sweet. His mention of wanting to “land this plane” is particularly cool, and it’s something I won’t forget as time goes on.

Conan O'Brien spoke in support of 'talented' fellow late night host Stephen Colbert, whose The Late Show got canceled last month. O'Brien noted a general 'fear' for the future of late night television,

In August 2025, a rumor circulated online that comedian Stephen Colbert and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, had teamed up for the launch of a new television talk show. These posts included purported details about the alleged new TV show,

From Stephen Colbert's win to Hannah Einbinder's political speech, these were the top moments at the most unpredictable Emmy Awards in years.