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‘I NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD END LIKE THIS… BUT I’M GRATEFUL FOR EVERY SECOND.’” — Stephen Colbert Late-night television is bracing for an emotional final chapter as Stephen Colbert prepares to deliver his final episode of The Late Show on May 21, bringing one of television’s most influential eras to a heartbreaking close. What began as a simple farewell has now turned into a massive industry-wide moment, with Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel reportedly taking their own shows dark in a powerful sign of support during Colbert’s final broadcast. Fans across social media are calling it more than the ending of a talk show — they’re calling it the quiet collapse of an entire generation of late-night television. And as the countdown begins, the emotion surrounding Colbert’s goodbye is already becoming one of the most unforgettable moments TV has seen in years.

The TV hosts’ decision shows support for Colbert ahead of his last episode on May 21. NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 7: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during Wednesday’s February 7, 2024 show.CBS Photo...