Stephen Colbert Follows Up Final ‘Late Show’ With Guest Host Spot On Michigan Talk Show After “Excruciating 23 Hours Without Being On TV”
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance as a guest host on a local Michigan talk show following the conclusion of his CBS program. His final episode of 'The Late Show' garnered the highest viewership for a weeknight episode in its history. Colbert expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be back on TV after a brief hiatus.
- ▪Stephen Colbert guest hosted 'Only in Monroe' in Michigan after ending his run on CBS.
- ▪The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' drew 6.74 million viewers, making it the most-watched weeknight episode ever.
- ▪Colbert was joined by notable guests including Jack White, Steve Buscemi, Jeff Daniels, and Eminem during the show.
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Following the end of an era this week on CBS, Stephen Colbert found a temporary new TV home in Monroe, Michigan. On Friday, the 11x Emmy-winning comedian surprised local Michigan audiences when he filled in as guest host on Only in Monroe, one day after The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended its monumental run with its most-watched weeknight episode ever. “Hello. Also, welcome. It’s time for another edition of Only in Monroe,” he kicked off the episode. “I’m your guest host Stephen Colbert. Longtime viewers of Only in Monroe may remember that back in July of 2015, I filled in for the usual hosts Michelle Baumann and Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson.
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