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was seen at the May 22, 2026 finale, the guest lineup included Paul McCartney; the closing moment showed the Ed Sullivan Theater swallowed by a wormhole, encased within a snow globe; the broadcast also highlighted Strike Force Five members and a musical moment, as Colbert critiqued corporate influence in entertainment; the night marked the end of a 33-year CBS late-night era for Colbert. The wrap included appearances by Strike Force Five members and a musical moment, and the program also spotlighted Colbert's critique of corporate influence in entertainment; the ending echoed a famous TV finale motif with the theater frozen in a snow globe, signaling the end of an era for CBS late-night.