Colbert Admits It: The End is Nigh (and Involves a Spectacular Spit-Take)
The countdown clock for *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* is ticking, and our favorite sardonic host is finally letting the reality sink in. After previously expressing his distrust of billionaires (a perfectly reasonable stance, let’s be honest), Colbert recently confessed to Seth Meyers he’s “not thrilled” about the impending cancellation in 2026. And what better way to process existential dread than with a truly epic, albeit messy, spit-take?
CBS dropped the bombshell back in July that *The Late Show* would be signing off after an eleventh season. Colbert, who’s been surprisingly emotional – even winning his first Emmy for the show – visited Meyers to talk about it all. He wasn’t holding back, lamenting not just the loss of the gig itself, but more importantly, “the people I do it with.” Apparently, he’s known his shoemaker, Tom Purcell, since *1988*. That’s dedication!
But fear not, comedy fans. Colbert didn’t descend into a pit of gloom during his chat with Meyers. As soon as the topic of cancellation arose, he reached for his mug… and unleashed a fountain of water all over himself (and possibly Meyers). The attempt at a dramatic spit-take was gloriously imperfect, resulting in more self-drenching than outward projection. And honestly? It wouldn’t be Colbert without a little bit of delightful chaos.
The final episode is officially scheduled for Thursday, May 21 on CBS. Expect a deluge of guest stars (Jon Stewart and John Oliver are *highly* requested) as they try to squeeze every last drop of fun out of the show before it’s over. In the meantime, you can catch new episodes weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET or stream them on Paramount+.
Because let’s face it, we’re all going to miss his brand of smart, witty commentary – and maybe even a good spit-take or two.
