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Stephen Colbert said on Late Night With Seth Meyers that The Late Show will end with a May 21, 2026 finale, about four months from the interview. CBS had previously announced the end in May 2026 for financial reasons, not due to performance. Colbert emphasized he’ll miss the staff and the Ed Sullivan Theater as he nears the end of his tenure since 2015.
The Ed Sullivan Theater, a historic venue built in 1927 and famous for hosting shows like 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' is facing its final days as CBS plans to vacate the space by 2026, marking the end of an era for one of Broadway's most storied entertainment landmarks.
David Letterman made a guest appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at the Ed Sullivan Theater, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. He discussed the differences between his time as the host and Colbert's, congratulating him on his success. Letterman also recreated a selfie with Colbert and expressed his love for hosting the show, while mentioning his Netflix talk show and its notable guests.
Former "Late Show" host David Letterman made a surprise appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," marking his return to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since his retirement in 2015. The audience greeted him with enthusiasm, and Letterman expressed delight at the changes in the theater since his departure. He reminisced about his time as a host, saying he misses everything about it. Colbert invited Letterman behind the host's desk to recreate a selfie they took in 2014, joking that they did it because his son didn't believe he had a show.
David Letterman made a triumphant return to "The Late Show" after more than eight years since signing off as host, receiving a grand standing ovation from the audience. His successor, Stephen Colbert, introduced him with great enthusiasm, and Letterman joked about causing trouble. During the interview, Colbert asked if there was someone Letterman could talk to about the "weird job" of hosting a late-night show, to which Letterman replied that he felt "orphaned" in the talk show world. The night ended with a heartfelt performance by The National, and Letterman expressed his love for the band and the Foo Fighters, who appeared on his final episode. This was Letterman's first return to the show he launched in 1993.
David Letterman made a triumphant return to The Late Show at the Ed Sullivan Theater, receiving a standing ovation from the audience, including host Stephen Colbert. It was Letterman's first appearance on the show since leaving in 2015 after 23 years. The comedian was visibly moved by the warm reception and jokingly asked Colbert to "control your people."
David Letterman will make his long-awaited return to the Ed Sullivan Theater as a guest on Stephen Colbert's Late Show on November 20th. This marks Letterman's first appearance on the show since he departed in 2015. The National will also be performing as the musical guest, handpicked by Letterman himself.