AceShowbiz - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has broadcast what is reported to be its final live monologue, a significant milestone as the program nears its conclusion. The show is expected to air its last episode on May 21, 2026, as CBS plans to retire the Late Show format.

The historic moment occurred during a live broadcast following the State of the Union address delivered by Donald Trump. Stephen Colbert provided real-time commentary, opening his monologue by stating, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see from the official bug, we are live right there, following the State of the Union." He noted the president's speech ran "incredibly long," covering topics from the economy to honoring the gold medal-winning U.S. Men's Hockey Team.

During the broadcast, Colbert shared that Donald Trump broke the record for the longest State of the Union address in history.

Clips from the monologue were shared on the show's Instagram and YouTube platforms. On one Instagram post, a fan commented, "COLBERT LIVE FTW," to which the show's official account replied with a rock-and-roll-themed emoji.

While The Late Show has gone live on several occasions over the years, reports confirm this particular monologue will be Colbert's last before the series ends. This final live segment underscores the impending finale of the long-running talk show. Colbert has hosted The Late Show since 2015, following his tenure hosting The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014.

With a few months remaining until the series finale, fans continue to tune in for the show's remaining episodes.