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Stephen Colbert says Late Show staff must vacate immediately after final

tvMay 14, 202619122

Stephen Colbert told staff they must vacate The Late Show building immediately after the show's final episode on May 21, saying "I'm already packed." He said the team has to clear offices and remove personal items the night of the finale, signaling a same-night teardown of sets and workspaces. Colbert delivered the timeline as he wrapped the show's run, framing the emptying as part of the program's swift shutdown. The rapid departure matters because it forces last-minute logistical work for crew and highlights how quickly a long-running late-night production can end when a host exits.