Stephen Colbert concluded the 33-year run of The Late Show with a special farewell episode featuring Sir Paul McCartney as his final guest. The show, which aired its last broadcast from New York's Ed Sullivan Theater on Thursday night, saw Colbert and McCartney reminiscing about The Beatles' past performances and American tours, culminating in a rendition of "Hello, Goodbye." Colbert, who hosted for 11 seasons after taking over from David Letterman in 1993, had kept his final guest a surprise, with several celebrities humorously vying for the honor. Despite a comedic bit involving a "canceled" Pope Leo XIV, McCartney's appearance marked a poignant end to the historic late-night program, with fans and fellow hosts expressing their admiration for Colbert's tenure. CBS maintained that the show's cancellation was a financial decision.