Stephen Colbert.Photo:Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty
The Late Showwill remain on a hiatus as hostStephen Colbertcontinues to recover from a health-related issue.
“I’m listening to my doctors and continuing to rest and heal. Thank you for all your well wishes and I’ll see you soon,” Colbert wrote onThreadsSunday.
On Monday, CBS released a schedule for this week’s episodes, featuring exclusively repeats.Sarah Paulson,Jason Isbell,Mark Ruffalo,Nicki Minaj,Sara Bareillesand Rep. Liz Cheney were among the previously scheduled guests, reportsDeadline.
The schedule change comes after Colbert, 59, recently revealed thathis appendix had ruptured.
“Sorry to say that I have to cancel our shows this week,” he said on Threads just afterThanksgiving. “I’m sure you’re thinking, ‘Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?’ Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix.”
The repeated episodes this week will feature guest appearances fromKerry Washington,Willie Nelson,Daniel Radcliffe,Jonathan Groffand Lindsay Mendez, and more.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Instead of promoting a new episode, the show’sInstagram accountfeatured a clip from Colbert’s Oct. 10 interview withRep. Maxwell Froston Monday.
Colbert’s health also altered the show’s production in mid-October when hetested positive for COVID-19and made the decision to broadcast the program remotely from his home.
Stephen Colbert.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS/Getty
“MEANWHILE…The Late Showwill look a little bit different tonight because Stephen is At Home with Covid (he’s ok!),” an Oct. 16 post read onThe Late Show’sInstagramandX (formerly Twitter)accounts. “But be sure to tune in as the show will go on remotely with Monologue, Meanwhile,Jada Pinkett Smith, and Ricky Velez. #whatyearisit?
At that time,Rachel Maddow,Talking HeadsandJon Batistewere named as talent to be featured in the lineup forThe Late Showguests later that week.
A couple of days later, Colbert also gave fans a glimpse into how he was doing his best to get over his symptoms.
“Sorry to say, per doctor’s orders, I’m going to be out for the rest of the week,” hissocial media messageread. “Resting up so that I can deliver the hand crafted, artisanal talk show that we so enjoy serving you.”
The television personality’s message included a photo of a care package sent to him consisting of a letter with his name hand-written on an envelope, a brand new pack of socks and a bag of onions.
Colbert joked that the thoughtful gift 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,” he continued.
source: people.com
