Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Show After Final Late Show
One day after his final CBS "Late Show" episode, Stephen Colbert surprised viewers by guest-hosting "Only in Monroe," a low-budget public access program in Monroe, Michigan. The episode featured Michigan natives Jack White as music director, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi in a pre-recorded bit, and Eminem as a "fire marshal." Colbert also FaceTimed comedian Byron Allen, who will take over his CBS timeslot. The appearance marked Colbert's second stint on the show, previously hosting in 2015 before launching his CBS tenure.
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Colbert’s First TV Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Is On Public Access
The night after his CBS late night show ended, Stephen Colbert guest-hosted a special edition of 'Only In Monroe,' a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan. Colbert had first appeared on the show in July 2015 while waiting to launch The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The episode featured a sit-down monologue, interviews with the show's regular hosts, a helium segment, and a video call to Byron Allen. Musical director Jack White and actor Steve Buscemi made surprise appearances. Colbert joked about the low-budget production, noting the lack of sponsors and small audience. The entire one-hour episode was made available for free online.
Forbes - BusinessStephen Colbert resurfaces on Michigan public access show day after CBS farewell
Just one day after his final CBS 'Late Show' broadcast, which drew 6.74 million viewers, Stephen Colbert appeared as a guest host on 'Only in Monroe,' a low-budget Michigan public access program. The episode featured an unusual lineup including Jack White as music director, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi in a pre-recorded bit, Eminem as a fire marshal, and media executive Byron Allen via video call. The show leaned into self-aware humor about scale and spectacle, culminating in the staged destruction of the set. The appearance reframes Colbert's exit from CBS as a migration rather than a disappearance, highlighting a shift from singular network platforms toward dispersed, hybrid media appearances. The event also complicates President Donald Trump's recent narrative dismissing Colbert as 'finished.'
Salon.comStephen Colbert returns to TV as guest host on Michigan public access station
One day after the final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS ended his 11-year late-night run, Stephen Colbert returned to television by guest hosting 'Only in Monroe,' a public access program on Monroe Community Media in Monroe, Michigan. Colbert joked about the 23-hour gap without being on TV and referenced the controversy surrounding his show's cancellation, which some linked to Paramount's merger with Skydance and efforts to win favor with the Trump administration. He brought on guests Jack White, Jeff Daniels, and Steve Buscemi (via a commercial). Colbert had previously guest-hosted the same program in 2015. He did not announce future plans but asked to be invited back, quipping, 'See you ladies again in 2037.'
US Top News and AnalysisStephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station
One day after his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS, Stephen Colbert returned to television as a surprise guest host on Monroe Community Media's 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan. The appearance, which aired at 11:35 p.m. local time, marked his second stint on the program, having previously guest-hosted in 2015. Colbert joked about the end of his 11-year CBS run, referencing the network's struggles with streaming and the controversial cancellation amid Paramount's merger with Skydance. He brought on musician Jack White and actor Jeff Daniels, both Michigan natives, as guests, and also featured actor Steve Buscemi in a pizza commercial. Colbert facetimed comedian Byron Allen, who is set to take over his CBS timeslot. He did not announce future plans but asked to be invited back, quipping, 'See you ladies again in 2037.'
US Top News and AnalysisStephen Colbert returns to TV as guest host on Michigan public access station
One day after the final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS, the comedian returned to television by guest hosting 'Only in Monroe,' a public access program on Monroe Community Media in Monroe, Michigan. Colbert joked about the end of his 11-year late-night run, noting the 'excruciating 23 hours' without being on TV. He referenced speculation that CBS canceled his show to win favor with the Trump administration amid the Paramount-Skydance merger, though Paramount cited financial reasons and changing media habits. Colbert brought on Michigan-raised guests Jack White and Jeff Daniels, and facetimed Byron Allen, who will take over his timeslot. Colbert had previously guest-hosted the same program in 2015 and asked to be invited back in 2037.
US Top News and AnalysisStephen Colbert returns to TV as guest host on Michigan public access station
One day after the final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS ended his 11-year late-night run, Stephen Colbert returned to television by guest hosting 'Only in Monroe,' a public access program on Monroe Community Media in Monroe, Michigan. Colbert joked about the 23-hour gap without being on TV and referenced the controversy surrounding his show's cancellation, which some linked to Paramount's merger with Skydance and efforts to win favor with the Trump administration. He brought on guests Jack White, Jeff Daniels, and Steve Buscemi (via a commercial). Colbert had previously guest-hosted the same program in 2015. He did not announce future plans but asked to be invited back, quipping, 'See you ladies again in 2037.'
US Top News and AnalysisStephen Colbert returns to TV as guest host on Michigan public access station
One day after his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS ended his 11-year run, Stephen Colbert returned to television by guest hosting 'Only in Monroe,' a public access program on Monroe Community Media in Monroe, Michigan. Colbert joked about the 23-hour gap without being on TV and referenced the controversy surrounding his show's cancellation, which some linked to Paramount seeking regulatory approval for its merger with Skydance. He brought on Michigan-raised guests Jack White and Jeff Daniels, and facetimed comedian Byron Allen, who will take over his CBS timeslot. Colbert had previously guest hosted the same program in 2015 and asked to be invited back in another 11 years.
US Top News and AnalysisStephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Community Access Show with Jack White After Final Late Show
One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of 'The Late Show' on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the 'Only in Monroe' community access show in southeast Michigan. Rocker Jack White, a Michigan native, joined as volunteer music director. Colbert interviewed actor Jeff Daniels, featured a recorded bit with Steve Buscemi, and spoke via FaceTime with comedian Byron Allen. Rapper Eminem appeared on tape as the 'fire marshal' approving the destruction of the set. The show's normal hosts, Michelle Baumann and former Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson, sucked helium from balloons with Colbert while discussing Baumann's cancer battle. This marked Colbert's second time hosting the show, having previously done so in 2015 before taking over Late Night from David Letterman. The broadcast aired exactly 24 hours after his final Late Show episode.
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