Content Advisory: This article discusses political jokes, marriage-related mockery, TV cancellation, and criticism of Donald Trump’s family. Reader discretion is advised.
Stephen Colbert used his second-to-last ‘Late Show’ episode to take one more sharp swing at Donald Trump.
On Wednesday night, Colbert reacted to a strange comment Trump made while praising first lady Melania Trump and her documentary, ‘Melania’. Trump had been discussing the documentary’s performance in theaters and on streaming when his compliment took an odd turn.
“See that movie, it became number one. She then went to streaming, it became number one,” Trump said. “I say there’s only room, remember this, for one star in a family, so I better get rid of that. That’s not so good!”
Colbert immediately zeroed in on the wording.
Colbert Mocks Trump’s Melania Comment
The late-night host seemed confused by Trump’s “get rid of that” remark.
“Better get rid of that?” Colbert asked. “That’s a pretty weird thing to say to your wife.”
Then he turned the moment into a fake greeting card from Trump to Melania.
“Roses are red. I love a gardenia. Time for you to go back to Slovenia,” Colbert read.
The joke landed as part of Colbert’s final stretch on CBS, where he has been using his last episodes to revisit familiar targets, especially Trump.
Colbert Also Takes Aim At Eric Trump
Melania was not the only Trump family member mentioned during the episode.
Colbert also mocked Eric Trump while discussing the delayed launch of the Trump cellphone. The host joked that the only Trump-related item more disappointing after a nine-month wait was Eric.
After the audience laughed, Colbert looked into the camera and appeared to set up a more reflective moment.
“You know, I’ve said a lot of mean things about Eric over the years,” he said.
Then he offered no apology and simply moved on with the segment.
Colbert’s Final Shows Come After CBS Cancellation
CBS announced last July that it would end ‘The Late Show’ rather than replace Colbert with a new host, bringing the long-running late-night franchise to a close after more than three decades.
The network said the cancellation was “purely a financial decision.”
Critics and fans have questioned that explanation, especially because the decision came while Paramount was seeking approval for an $8 billion merger with Skydance. Some have argued the move looked politically convenient amid pressure from the Trump administration.
The financial explanation also drew scrutiny because Colbert’s show had remained No. 1 in total viewership among late-night competitors. Reports also said the show saw a ratings boost during its final weeks as fans tuned in for the end of his run. Colbert’s final episode aired on Thursday, May 21.
