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Colbert Finale Draws 6.74 M, Features Paul McCartney Duet

5/23/2026

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CBS aired the series finale of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” which drew 6.74 million viewers, exceeding the 2026 Q1 average of 2.69 million and the series premiere’s 6.55 million.
Paul McCartney surprised viewers by singing “Hello Goodbye” with Colbert and performing “Jump Up” with Elvis Costello and the band.
Other guests included Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil de Grasse Tyson and several late-night hosts.

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Story summary

CBS aired the series finale of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” which drew 6.74 million viewers, exceeding the 2026 Q1 average of 2.69 million and the series premiere’s 6.55 million.
Paul McCartney surprised viewers by singing “Hello Goodbye” with Colbert and performing “Jump Up” with Elvis Costello and the band.
Other guests included Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil de Grasse Tyson and several late-night hosts.