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Colbert Crashes Michigan Public Access Show After Late Show Exit
23 May
Summary
- Stephen Colbert hosted 'Only in Monroe' public access show.
- He returned to the show the night after his 'Late Show' finale.
- Eminem, Jack White, and Jeff Daniels made guest appearances.
The night after concluding his 11-year run on "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert surprised audiences by returning to late-night television in Monroe, Michigan. He guest-hosted the public access show "Only in Monroe," recalling that his very first broadcast in July 2015 was on this very channel for a small audience, with Eminem as a guest.
Colbert's unexpected appearance occurred on Friday, May 23, 2026, the day after his "Late Show" officially ended. During the broadcast, he engaged in humorous monologues and skits. Notable guests included Detroit native Jack White, actors Steve Buscemi and Jeff Daniels, and a FaceTime call with Eminem, who gave permission to "burn that motherfucker down" referring to the makeshift set.
The "Only in Monroe" episode featured a pizza commercial parody by Steve Buscemi, an in-depth conversation about chili cheese dogs with Jack White, and a cooking segment with Jeff Daniels. The show concluded with the dismantling of the set and a final sign-off from Colbert, thanking viewers for tuning in over the years.
