Stephen Colbert has been the host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" since it premiered on September 8, 2015. As of 2025, he has been hosting the show for about 10 years. The show is announced to end in May 2026 after a total of 33 years of "The Late Show" franchise, with Colbert hosting the last 11 seasons following David Letterman's 22 seasons.
