Late-Night Shocker: Fallon and Kimmel Go Dark for Stephen Colbert’s Final Episode

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News (1 / 1) 12.05.2026 18:58 / Angela

Late-night TV is shifting its lineup in a surprising show of support for Stephen Colbert. On the night Colbert signs off, key hosts are choosing reruns over new episodes. Read on to discover the full story!

Hosts Rally Around Colbert

Jimmy Fallon announced The Tonight Show will not air a new episode on Thursday, May 21 — the same night The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends its 11-season run. Fallon is airing a repeat that night as a sign of solidarity. Jimmy Kimmel has made the same choice, opting to broadcast a rerun in deference to Colbert’s sendoff.