Stephen Colbert Announces 2020 Run on Russian TV

While in St. Petersburg to film segments for 'The Late Show,' Stephen Colbert made a very big announcement on a Russian late-night show. As he revealed on Twitter in a trolltastic message to President Donald Trump on Thursday, Stephen Colbert is currently "on assignment" in Russia for an upcoming broadcast of The Late Show .

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to Go Live After President Trump Addresses Congress

The Late Show will broadcast live after the president's address to the joint session of Congress on on Feb. 28. This will be The Late Show With Stephen Colbert 's 14th time airing live -- 15 counting Colbert's election night special on Showtime. Stemming from his long tenure at Comedy Central as host of The Colbert Report, Colbert has been aggressive in his coverage of politics since before the Nov. 8. election, covering both the republication and democratic national conventions live, as well as two of the three presidential debates between the now-president and Hillary Clinton Trump's early days in office have given Colbert a boost on CBS.

VIDEO: Late Night Hosts React to Trump’s Attacks on Civil Rights Activist John Lewis

Last night, late night hosts Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert reacted to President-elect Donald Trump's recent attacks on Rep. John Lewis, after the Georgia Democrat and civil rights activist called Trump's presidential victory illegitimate due to the confirmation of Russia's hacking of the election. Watch the videos below! About THE LATE SHOW: Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.