Stephen Colbert caught everyone’s attention with his new YouTube channel after his talk show exit. On May 23, the comedian shared a video on his personal YouTube channel, hinting at his unusual career move. He hosted a show titled “Only In Monroe.” It seemed to be a collaboration with Monroe Community Media and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” This came as a surprise to his fans. However, with just one video, the TV personality has gained over 158K subscribers, as of the time of writing.
Stephen Colbert’s YouTube channel has garnered 158K subscribers
Stephen Colbert’s YouTube video, after his exit from his talk show, has raised eyebrows. On Saturday, he posted one video on his personal YouTube page and garnered over 158K subscribers. The one-hour-long clip, titled “Only in Monroe,” was said to be aired on May 22 in the description. Meanwhile, the 62-year-old’s “The Late Show” aired its finale on May 21.
Therefore, Colbert’s sudden career update, launching his own YouTube channel, caught everyone’s attention. In the “Only in Monroe” video, the former late-night host appeared on a public access television station, Monroe Community Media. He started the broadcast with a joke, taking a jab at his previous show’s network, CBS, and its parent company, Paramount.
“It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV, so I am grateful to be able to be here on Monroe Community Media before they also get acquired by Paramount,” he quipped.
Later, CBS released a statement to several publications. They claimed that the “Only in Monroe” video was “financed and produced by CBS studios.” Furthermore, it stated that the episode was authorized for distribution on just three YouTube channels: Monroe Community Media, Colbert’s personal channel, and “The Late Show.”
Moreover, the statement said they usually send “copyright notices to unauthorized websites” as part of their “regular practice.” “However, for this episode, [we] have decided to waive further enforcement of this standard industry practice until additional review,” it read.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on RealityTea.
