Colbert launches YouTube channel less than a week after late-night show ends
Stephen Colbert has launched a new YouTube channel just days after the conclusion of his late-night show. The channel debuted with a video featuring Colbert on a public access television station in Michigan, quickly attracting over 120,000 subscribers. This move comes amid controversy surrounding the cancellation of his show and its connection to Paramount's merger with Skydance Media.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's YouTube channel launched with a video titled 'Only In Monroe' just days after his final Late Show episode.
- ▪The channel has already gained more than 120,000 subscribers.
- ▪Colbert's comments about a controversial settlement involving Paramount drew backlash from Donald Trump and others.
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Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. Photograph: CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenStephen Colbert on The Late Show. Photograph: CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty ImagesStephen ColbertColbert launches YouTube channel less than a week after late-night show endsChannel quietly debuts over weekend with Only in Monroe video days after Thursday’s final Late Show episode Maya YangTue 26 May 2026 15.34 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 15.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStephen Colbert hasn’t even been off the air for a week, but is already causing some hubbub with the launch of a new YouTube channel that has garnered more than 120,000 subscribers.The popular late-night host, who aired his final episode of The Late Show last Thursday, quietly debuted the channel over the…
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