“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert made the unexpected statement on Monday that reveals today have actually been canceled up until he recuperates from a burst appendix. “A message from Stephen: Sorry to state that I need to cancel our programs today. I’m sure you’re believing, ‘Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?’ Really, I’m recuperating from surgical treatment for a burst appendix. I’m grateful to my physicians for their care and to Evie and the kids for enduring me. Moving forward, all e-mails to my appendix will be managed by my pancreas,” Colbert composed on Instagram’s Threads. His last post commemorated his Thanksgiving week reveals on Friday, consisting of the unanticipated return of previous “Late Show” host David Letterman. “The Late Night with Stephen Colbert” will be suspended for a week as Colbert recuperates from appendix surgical treatment. (Screenshot/CBS) COLBERT MAKES GRIM REAPER JOKE ABOUT BIDEN FOR HIS BIRTHDAY: ‘STANDING SILENTLY IN MY DOORWAY’ “It was a historical week at Colbert, as David @Letterman made a long-awaited go back to the Ed Sullivan Theater! @TheNational invited him back with a crowd-pleasing efficiency, and Stephen and David recreated an unique minute. Plus, Bradley Cooper, Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro and @chefjoseandres assisted start our Thanksgiving vacation. Your access to all of these behind-the-scenes minutes remains in #LateShowMeMore!” the post read. “The Late Show” was anticipated to return Tuesday night with the week’s visitors to consist of Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Sir Patrick Stewart, Barbra Streisand and Kelsey Grammer. CBS has yet to react to an ask for remark. Colbert formerly suspended his program after a Covid medical diagnosis. (Screenshot/CBS/LateNightWithStephenColbert) JON LOVITZ TEARS INTO COLBERT, KIMMEL FOR PUSHING ‘POLITICAL AGENDA’ IN LATE NIGHT: THEY ‘HAMMER IT TO DEATH’ Colbert formerly canceled his program after a bout with COVID in October, making the statement from his X account at the time. His program was likewise among lots of late-night talk reveals that were postponed over the summertime and into the fall due to the Writers Guild of America strike in May. Stephen Colbert was among numerous late-night talk program hosts who stopped production on his program following the authors’ strike previously this year. (Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story ideas can be sent out to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.
Stephen Colbert stops ‘Late Show’ tapings after burst appendix
