Colbert Comic Detour: In an unforeseen turn of events, Stephen Colbert, the charismatic host of “The Late Show,” finds himself on an unplanned hiatus this week. The reason? A rather unexpected foehis ruptured appendix. Colbert, known for his witty banter, took to Threads to share the news with his audience, injecting humor into the situation.
“Sorry to say that I have to cancel our shows this week. Im sure youre thinking, ‘Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?’ Actually, Im recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix,” Colbert cheekily announced. Dispelling any notions of a Thanksgiving-related mishap, he playfully pondered the potential origin of the ailment.
Expressing his gratitude for the care provided by his doctor, Colbert didn’t miss the opportunity to thank his wife, Evie McGee-Colbert, and their kids for “putting up” with him during this recovery phase. True to his comedic style, Colbert concluded the statement with a quip: “Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my pancreas.”
This unexpected break comes on the heels of a previous hiatus due to Colbert testing positive for Covid-19, reinforcing the unpredictable nature of health challenges. Scheduled guests, including Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, and Barbara Streisand, will have to wait a bit longer for their appearance on “The Late Show.”
As Colbert takes this momentary pause for recovery, fans are undoubtedly sending their best wishes for a speedy return to the late-night stage. The show must go on, but for now, Colbert’s organs seem to be taking center stage, even assuming email duties in a humorous twist. Here’s to Colbert’s health and the anticipation of his triumphant return to the talk show scene.
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What happened to Colbert report?
Comedy Central’s late-night lineup underwent a change on December 18, 2014, when The Report aired its final episode. The show was succeeded by The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, which is also a spinoff of The Daily Show.
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Larry Wilmore, the talented writer-comic from “The Daily Show,” has landed the highly sought-after Comedy Central timeslot following Jon Stewart’s nightly show. Wilmore’s new show, “The Minority Report,” promises to bring a fresh perspective to late-night television. With his unique voice and comedic style, Wilmore is sure to captivate audiences and keep them laughing. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for us!
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