Oprah Takes Over ‘Late Show’ for Stephen Colbert Exit Interview!

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Oprah Winfrey took over Stephen Colbert’s chair during his Late Show exit interview, turning the segment into an emotional handoff moment. She praised him for “holding the space for laughter,” and Colbert admitted he isn’t ready to let go because he still feels a “white-knuckle grip” on the people he’s worked with and the audience.

What happened

The interview became more personal than promotional, with Oprah shifting from guest to interviewer and asking Colbert what he most wanted to release as the show winds down. The audience reportedly broke into a “Stephen” chant, and Oprah joined in while thanking him for his years on late-night TV.

Why it matters

CBS has already announced that Colbert’s final show will air May 21, marking the end of an era for The Late Show. Oprah’s appearance made the goodbye feel bigger than a typical TV interview, because it brought together two of the most recognizable hosts in modern television.