Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of "The Late Show" on CBS, concluding an 11-year tenure as host of the program. The series finale featured appearances by multiple celebrity guests and extended to an 80-minute runtime.
The Guardian reported that Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Bryan Cranston, and Tig Notaro were among the guests appearing in the finale. NBC News additionally identified Jon Stewart as appearing in the episode, describing the broadcast as featuring "legends" and "many surprise" guests.
Fox News stated that Colbert "avoided politics" during the finale, characterizing the episode as a "nonpolitical" conclusion to his run. The outlet described the broadcast as a "star-studded supersized series finale."
According to Fox News, Colbert concluded his run after 11 years on the CBS program. NBC News noted that the sendoff brought "the curtain down" on 33 years of "The Late Show."
The Guardian described the finale as a "bittersweet, star-packed goodbye" for both the host and the talk show. The outlet characterized the episode as seeing off "both host and talk show."
NBC News characterized the episode as a "star-studded sendoff" marking the conclusion of Colbert's tenure. The outlet highlighted appearances by what it described as "legends" in the broadcast.
The 80-minute runtime extended beyond typical late-night episode lengths, according to The Guardian. Multiple outlets described the guest lineup as featuring notable figures from entertainment and music.
Colbert's departure marks the end of his hosting duties on the CBS program. The finale episode aired with the reported guest lineup and extended duration.
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