It's the end of an era in late night television. Stephen Colbert surprised fans when he announced that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will come to an end in May 2026. "Before we start the show, I want to let you know something that I found out just last night," Colbert, 61, shared during the Thursday, July 17, taping of his CBS show. "Next year will be our last season, the network will be ending The Late Show in May." As the studio audience began to express their disappointment by booing, Colbert said, "I share your feelings.