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Stephen Colbert launches YouTube channel days after Late Show finale

tvMay 26, 2026464,189

Stephen Colbert launched an official YouTube channel less than a week after his final Late Show episode, quietly uploading an "Only in Monroe" clip over the weekend. CBS briefly moved to restrict sharing of the surprise "Only in Monroe" segment but withdrew those copyright claims after public pushback. The channel gives Colbert a direct outlet for post‑Late Show clips and signals a shift toward independent distribution of his material outside the network's late-night slot.

My MAGA Neighbors Hate Me.
@dcell1961.bsky.social

Who watched Stephen Colbert on Only In Monroe? I thought it was so funny and Jack White's dry humor was the best. I hope to see them both pop up all over the country. I will watch every episode. F U CBS.

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Betsy the Flying Cow15

He could bring the Colbert Bump to every local access show in the country!

MJM13

“Steven, no more spitting… on the floor.” - Genevieve😂🤣

Cervantes Xavier 🇨🇦11

"Wow, that's a nice piece Jack, do you know the name of it?" "No" "Alrighty then, moving on..." 🤣😭🤣

thrasher62.bsky.social11

That was an unexpected treat after we thought we wouldn't see him again for a while! Typical humble guy that he is, his first priority was to go back to his roots where it all started, and pay a tribute to those folks in Monroe. His dialogue was hilarious, and yes Jack White was perfectly deadpan😄

Real_I_am_Groot8

The helium bit and the peanut butter sandwich bit had me rolling on the floor laughing my *ucking ass off. I don’t know how else to say it.

DebbieLynn (she/her)6

Me!! My Wife!! My Daughter!! We peed our panties!!! So funny!!

Jadeb6

Watched the whole thing! I’m here for this new level of comedy and activism

Terri Lukavec6

I cried real tears from laughing so hard. Started slow, but was really good! Jack & Evelyn were hilarious. So were the 2 guests (real hosts) of the show. F U See BS!

Justin5

Watched it and loved it!

SaraBee5

The helium-fueled discussion of thyroid cancer treatment—and “I Fell I Love With A Girl” sung at Jack White—were hilarious. 🤪🤪

𝙿𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚕𝚊 𝙳𝚘𝚕𝚋𝚢5

I laughed so loudly at Jeff Daniel’s. Jack White was perfect w his boom box and the shots his former co hosts took. 😂😂😂

This Bitch Resists4

I'm going to rewatch it every once in a while to jack up the number of views. Any time I think about #CBS or # Paramount, I'll watch SC on Only in Monroe. Loved the helium balloon convo 😂

L’horloger4

I did watch. Some kind of a coup over tv. Great work. As expected by Colbert. Now some one else is doing a much bigger one. Wake the fuck up ‘ricains. You are the liberator. Don’t mess around. Be colberts. All of you. Coup at the right stuff.

andimalloutofbubblegum4

I love how blunt Jack is especially with Icky Trump. He’s quick to call out bullshit and doesn’t suffer fools easily.

DelanitheFirst3

I discovered and watched it the very next day! It was such a joy

Spooky Dad3

It was peak art, 100%

Create Hope3

Watching now- his former cohorts were adorable and funny and Jack White was a perfect foil for Stephen!

jme123.bsky.social2

Unexpectedly genuine and funny. Actually enjoyed it more than the Late Show finale.

Gavin Scott2

@officialjackwhite.bsky.social was a delight. The chilli dogs, Alice Cooper collateral damage, his deadpan responses. I wish all the big names would occasionally do a show on community tv. It was a window into Monroe - part travelogue, part comedy show. Cancer insights, shots & helium do mix.

defeline.bsky.social2

I did! Laugh out loud funny. And yes, Jack’s dry humor was unexpected but thoroughly enjoyed!

This Bitch Resists2

Only in Monroe is on at the same time as the show now taking the space formerly filled by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. I might just stream it every night as a giant FU to #CBS and #Paramount and to support public TV MonroeCommunityMedia.org

Hiking the hills of San Diego2

I hope they post a schedule and allow a small audience if they are recording near by👍👍👍

Mike B , Three more years...are we there yet2

Actually began Friday the 22nd !!!

joannkennedy.bsky.social2

I did it was funny I hope they do something similar in other PBS WQED in Pittsburgh Colbert would enjoy Pittsburgh

DelanitheFirst2

Tonight I am having "the Best Sandwich" I'll let you all know what I think!

Db0rg2

10 times funnier having produced and performed in community television. Everything that happened in Monroe is happening every night in every city with public access television. Even you can do it!

JCBeaches2

I got a few minures in and had to open it in another tab to watch later. Thanks for the reminder - I know I am going to like it 😁😁

I am SO sick of it all 🥺2

CBS is trying to pull them of course. BOYCOTT CBS!!!!

Ahad2

It was a full-circle moment. His very first "show" before taking over for Letterman in 2015 was also on "Only in Monroe," where he interviewed Eminem for an audience of 12. Now, he's back, bringing his A-list friends along for the ride.

Seth Abramson
@sethabramson.bsky.social

I've now seen enough of the billionaire-hosted "show" that CBS News capo Bari Weiss replaced Stephen Colbert with to confirm that it does indeed qualify as a Horseman of the Apocalypse Don't worry, I've only been watching clips—I'm well aware sustained viewing causes you to be sucked into your TV

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