Colbert would not confirm rumors that former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart may also make a guest appearance. "When we released Jon into the wild, we put a tracking collar on him.

CBS announced on July 17 that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is being cancelled and "The Late Show" will come to an end after a 33-year run in May 2026. While the cancellation may be surprising for those focused on Colbert's ratings success in the linear TV space,

Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

It's the moment "Late Show" fans spent the summer waiting for: Stephen Colbert debuts as host Tuesday night after moving to CBS, reports CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers.