Stephen Colbert reveals why he's struggling to let go of Late Show

Stephen Colbert reveals why he's struggling to let go of Late Show Stephen Colbert is keeping a "white-knuckle grip" on certain aspects of The Late Show until it's officially off air. 8 April 2026 Stephen Colbert is keeping a "white-knuckle grip" on The Late Show until it's officially over. Stephen Colbert is nearing the end of The Late Show The 61-year-old talk show host's CBS programme will end with the current season on May 21, but the TV star insisted he's quite ready to "let go" of anything just yet. Oprah Winfrey was a guest on his show on Tuesday (07.04.