Stephen Colbert’s final episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have taken an unexpected turn, with the veteran host sharing on-air kisses with multiple celebrity guests. What began as a lighthearted moment between late-night hosts quickly escalated into a running joke that spread across episodes.
The unusual trend started during a segment involving Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, where playful banter about on-camera antics led to an impromptu kiss between Colbert and Fallon. The moment quickly went viral and set the tone for what followed.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins the moment
On the next episode, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus revisited the viral clip and jokingly suggested she wanted in on the moment as well. In a playful exchange, she told Colbert, “No one’s watching. It’s just between us,” prompting the host to respond humorously before the two shared a brief on-air kiss.
The audience reacted with surprise and laughter, as the segment leaned further into improvisational comedy rather than traditional late-night interview format.
Pedro Pascal adds to the viral streak
Actor Pedro Pascal later joined the show and openly admitted he felt “jealous” after seeing the earlier moment. The conversation quickly turned playful, and Pascal also ended up sharing a kiss with Colbert on air.
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Colbert responded in his signature comedic style, suggesting there was “no need” for hesitation and joking that his “lips will soon be free,” referring to the end of his long-running show.
A farewell era marked by unpredictability
While Colbert’s farewell episodes are meant to celebrate his years in late-night television, they have also evolved into a series of spontaneous and humorous moments that blur the line between interview and performance comedy.
Over the years, Colbert has also shared similar lighthearted on-air moments with other Hollywood stars, including Helen Mirren, Allison Janney, and Andrew Garfield, highlighting his long-standing comedic rapport with guests.
As the show approaches its final episodes, audiences are witnessing an unconventional but memorable send-off that reflects the unpredictable nature of live late-night television.
