CBS’ The Late Present With Stephen Colbert will probably be on an sudden hiatus this week, following an announcement from the host himself.
Colbert took to Instagram’s Threads service to share the information of his well being setback.
“Sorry to say that I have to cancel our shows this week,” Colbert’s assertion started. “I’m sure you’re thinking, ‘Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?’ Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix. I’m grateful to my doctors for their care and to Evie and the kids for putting up with me. Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my pancreas.”
The Late Present was slated to return on Tuesday evening with a lineup of thrilling friends, together with Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Sir Patrick Stewart, Barbra Streisand, and Kelsey Grammer. Moreover, Jon Batiste, the present’s former band chief who left final yr, was scheduled to make a return as each an interviewee and musical visitor on Wednesday.
This marks the second time in two months that well being points have disrupted the present’s common schedule. In October, The Late Present canceled per week of applications as Colbert recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
Moreover, The Late Present confronted a hiatus throughout the summer time as a result of Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Followers and colleagues alike have flooded social media with well-wishes for Colbert’s speedy restoration, expressing understanding for the non permanent pause within the present’s schedule.
CBS has not but introduced when The Late Present will resume its common programming.
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