Stephen Colbert Plays 'Never Have I Ever' on CNN's New Year's Eve

Festive New Year's Eve Welcome

• 🥂 Stephen Colbert joins Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast, bringing festive cheer from his fireside.
• 🧝 He humorously wishes Anderson and Andy a Happy New Year in Elvish, translating to "A star shines on the hour of our meeting."
• 🔥 Colbert playfully questions Anderson and Andy's attire while showcasing his own fireplace and tree.

Reflections on the Late Show and 2026

• 💡 When asked about lessons learned in the past year, Colbert quipped, "Don't trust billionaires."
• 🎤 Reflecting on his run on The Late Show, Colbert humorously calls CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast a "clown show" and jokes about the lack of space heaters and umbrellas for the hosts.
• ☔ His past complaints about the cold led to the Times Square Alliance producing umbrellas for the event, earning him the title of "Norma Rae of Times Square."
• 🗓️ Heading into his final months of The Late Show, Colbert's vibe is optimistic, stating, "Everything's just fantastic."

'Never Have I Ever' - Late Night Host Edition

• 🍸 The game "Never Have I Ever" is played with a tequila sip for each admission.
• 🎤 Colbert admits to forgetting a guest was on his show and even forgetting what he asked them mid-answer.
• 🎭 He has also felt that guests hated him during interviews.
• 🚫 Colbert has officially banned someone from his show, referring to "The Colbert Report" era.
• 📝 He has received a laundry list of topics he couldn't discuss with guests.
• 🤥 Colbert admits to lying about enjoying a guest's project when he hadn't seen it or thought it was "actual garbage."