Stephen Colbert CancelsLate ShowThis Week as He Recovers From Ruptured Appendix: 'Grateful to My Doctors'

Mar. 15, 2025

Stephen Colbert.Photo:Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty

Stephen Colbertis on the mend after surgery for a ruptured appendix.

The official social media accounts forThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertshared a message from the host on Monday announcing that the show would be canceled for the week.

“Sorry to say that I have to cancel our shows this week,” Colbert, 59 said. “I’m sure you’re thinking, ‘Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?’ Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix.”

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This comes a month after Colbert was forced to host his CBS late-night show remotely from his home after testing positive for COVID-19.

“MEANWHILE…The Late Showwill look a little bit different tonight because Stephen is At Home with Covid (he’s ok!),” the post read onInstagramandX (formerly Twitter). “But be sure to tune in as the show will go on remotely with Monologue, Meanwhile,Jada Pinkett Smith, and Ricky Velez. #whatyearisit?”

At the time,Rachel Maddow,Talking HeadsandJon Batistewere among the lineup of guests to appear onThe Late Showthat week.

The show posted an update from Colbert days later stating that he’d be out for the remainder of the week.

“Sorry to say, per doctor’s orders, I’m going to be out for the rest of the week,” thesocial media messageread. “Resting up so that I can deliver the hand crafted, artisanal talk show that we so enjoy serving you.”

The note accompanied a photo of socks and onions that Colbert joked came from fellow late-night hostJimmy Fallon. “In the meantime, a heady blend of Paxlovid and onions in my socks (thank you, Fallon) will be rebuilding my immune system,” Colbert continued.

source: people.com