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Oprah Turns Tables on Colbert's Final Weeks
8 Apr
Summary
- Oprah Winfrey interviewed Stephen Colbert about his show's end.
- Colbert expressed reluctance to let go of his crew and audience.
- The Late Show concludes its run on May 21 due to financial issues.
Oprah Winfrey recently visited The Late Show, unexpectedly shifting the interview to focus on host Stephen Colbert's reflections as his show nears its end. Winfrey asked Colbert how he was feeling about the show's conclusion and what he wished to release.
Colbert responded that he still has a strong connection to his crew and the audience, whom he considers a vital part of the conversation. He acknowledged the audience's purity in their engagement with the show.
The Late Show's final episode is scheduled for May 21. CBS announced the show's cancellation in July of the previous year, citing financial difficulties within the network.
Over the past month, various guests have been honoring Colbert, who has hosted the program for over ten years. Notable tributes include a song performed by Jimmy Fallon and a poem read by John Lithgow.