Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time from “The Late Show,” ending a more-than-three-decade run at the historic Ed Sullivan theater with a night full of laughs, star-studded cameos and an emotional farewell. Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance and closed out the show with a performance as the show’s staff took one final bow. NBC’s Chloe Melas reports for TODAY.

May 22, 2026 'Late Show' Ends With Celeb Cameos, Laughs, Heartfelt Moments Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time from “The Late Show,” ending a more-than-three-decade run at the historic Ed Sullivan theater with a night full of laughs, star-studded cameos and an emotional farewell. Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance and closed out the show with a performance as the show’s staff took one final bow. NBC’s Chloe Melas reports for TODAY. READ MORE See TODAY's Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker's Cameos in 'Hacks' WATCH NOW Spotify Launches Feature That Reserves Concert Tickets for Fans WATCH NOW NASCAR Super Star Kyle Busch Dies at 41 After 'Severe Illness' WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Jack Antonoff Talks Bleachers Album, Songwriting, AI, More WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Are These Trends Real or Fake? Butter Tours, Toiletmaxxing, More WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Shaper Shorts, Everyday Studs and More From Shop TODAY Stages: The Mom Edit SHOP NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy