"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced names, with one key exception.

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have rallied around Stephen Colbert ahead of the latter’s final “Late Show” episode. The five men reunited on May 11 for an episode of their limited-run “Strike Force Five” podcast — which they launched in August 2023 during the Writers Guild Strike — in honor of Colbert’s last few episodes.

As Stephen Colbert prepares for the end of CBS's "The Late Show" - the finale airs Thursday night - one theme has been on the minds of other late-night hosts. "I'm Seth Meyers," NBC's "Late Night"

Hello and goodbye to "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." The late night host set out to deliver a mostly by-the-books episode of "The Late Show," leaving the show on his own terms. Colbert was joined by A-list stars,

The host paid tribute to his fellow host as The Late Show comes to a close. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I think you know how I feel about the fact that they are being pushed out.

Ex-RTÉ star Claire Byrne has said she believes the Late Late Show needs a shake-up, as she responded to rumours she could be its next host. Patrick Kielty has not yet confirmed he will return to present the Friday night chat show,

John Oliver paid tribute to Stephen Colbert ahead of his "Late Show" finale, echoing David Letterman's profane sign-off criticizing CBS for the cancellation.