Stephen Colbert has been the host of The Late Show since its premiere on September 8, 2015. As of September 2025, he has been on the show for 10 years. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is scheduled to end in May 2026, marking the conclusion of an 11-year hosting period for Colbert on the show (since 2015) and 33 years total for the Late Show franchise including David Letterman's tenure.