After CBS' shocking cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "Late Show," the comedian is set to play a late-night host elsewhere on the network.

Weeks after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert 's The Late Show, the comedian has landed a new gig. PEOPLE has learned that Colbert will guest star on Elsbeth season 3. Better yet, art will imitate life, as he will play a late-night talk show host. CBS declined to comment when reached by PEOPLE.

CBS is axing The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping on Thursday. The announcement came two days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS,