After almost five months of being off the air due to the WGA strike, fans of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert were ecstatic to see the late night talk series back on their television screens. Upon seeing Stephen Colbert return to the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater to give his opening monologue to a full audience in early October, the energy felt as if the show never had a pause in production.
But on October 16, viewers were given another surprise they didn’t see coming. Upon watching the first few minutes of the show, they noticed that Stephen wasn’t standing in front of his iconic TV desk. Instead, they saw him wearing headphones and delivering a new set of jokes from the comfort of his own home. What’s more, a few hours ahead of the episode airing at 11:35 p.m. ET, The Late Show confirmed on social media that Stephen would not be in studio.
You are viewing: Why Is Stephen Colbert Showing Reruns This Week
What’s more, this wasn’t the only time fans got concerned about Stephen’s wellbeing. The next night on October 17, The Late Show decided to not air a new episode altogether, raising some eyebrows as to what was occurring behind the scenes.
So, what happened to Stephen that caused him to skip out from attending the taping? And more importantly, when will Stephen be back in The Late Show seat? Thankfully, there are some answers in regards to his absence.
Where is Stephen Colbert tonight on The Late Show?
Read more : Why Is My Venmo Transaction Declined
On October 16, Stephen announced he wasn’t filming The Late Show in front of an audience after he tested positive for COVID-19. He explained his absence during his opening monologue during that night’s episode, saying he decided to take a rapid test after he woke up feeling poorly.
“Keen eyed viewers may notice that tonight’s show looks just a little different. I am not presently in the Ed Sullivan Theater. I’m in the Ed Sulli-my house. This morning, I woke up feeling not great. Flaming throat, a little sweaty, cough-y. I took one of those at-home tests and it said that I am not pregnant. Then I took a COVID test and it told me I am pregnant with COVID. So, I took three more tests and they all agreed.”
When will The Late Show With Stephen Colbert return?
As for where Stephen is tonight, he won’t be on the air. In an official report from Deadline on October 18, the show announced that new episodes are suspended the rest of the week as Stephen recovers from COVID-19. Stephen confirmed the news by relaying an official statement about his absence to the outlet.
“Sorry to say, per doctor’s orders, I’m going to be out for the rest of the week,” he said. “Resting up so that I can deliver the hand crafted, artisanal talk show that we so enjoy serving you. In the meantime, a heady blend of Paxlovid and onions in my socks (thank you, Fallon) will be rebuilding my immune system.”
Read more : Why Was Conrad Having A Panic Attack
While it’s likely The Late Show will be back with new episodes starting Monday, because of Stephen’s ongoing recovery, guests like Keegan-Michael Key and the show’s former bandleader Jon Batiste will need to be rescheduled after being slated to appear this week.
This isn’t the only time Stephen stepped out of the studio for COVID-19. Deadline noted in another report that the TV personality paused production back in April and in May after testing positive for the virus both times.
Naturally, fans were hoping that Stephen felt better soon. “Get well soon Stephen 😊 We love you too,” one wrote. “Rest, Stephen. Hope you’re feeling better soon,” said another. “Get well and take it easy. We‘ll be here when you get back,” someone else wrote.
We too are wishing Stephen a speedy recovery and are looking forward to seeing him back in the studio soon!
Source: https://t-tees.com
Category: WHY
