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Stephen Colbert Returns to TV

Updated 2026-05-24 05:20 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Comedian Stephen Colbert returned to television by hosting a local Michigan public access show, featuring celebrity guests. This event was part of his final night on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and included appearances from Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi, and Byron Allen.

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Variety

Stephen Colbert Follows CBS Finale 24 Hours Later With Hilarious Hour of Michigan Public Access TV, Featuring Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen

On the final night of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” the host harked back to a stunt he did just prior to that show going on the air and said, “Technically our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people. Show [̷

2026-05-23 17:19 UTC

CNBC

Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station

A day after his last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Colbert found his way back to a television hosting gig for one night.

2026-05-23 17:38 UTC