Stephen Colbert, the left-wing host of CBS’s “The Late Show,” has been forced to cancel this week’s episodes due to a ruptured appendix. The popular television personality is reportedly recovering from emergency surgery, as confirmed by several sources including ABC News, The Hill, and CBS News.
Colbert, known for his left-wing political commentary and satirical humor, expressed his gratitude to his doctors through the show’s various social media platforms. Despite his typically jovial demeanor, the situation was serious enough to warrant immediate medical attention and a temporary halt to the filming of “The Late Show.”
Stephen Colbert is cancelling shows due to health concerns….do you think??? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/IfBlE1lOhv
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As reported by The Washington Post and CNN, Colbert announced the cancellation of this week’s shows on Monday, revealing that he is in recovery after his appendix burst. The unforeseen medical incident has understandably led to a brief hiatus in his hosting duties.
NBC News and People Magazine further highlighted that new episodes of “The Late Show” will be on hold while Colbert recovers from the medical emergency. The unexpected break in the show’s schedule underscores the severity of Colbert’s condition, serving as a stark reminder that health crises can strike anyone at any time.
Colbert told viewers in 2022 that “a clean conscience is worth a buck or two” when it comes to footing the bill for skyrocketing gasoline prices across the U.S..
The writers for Colbert’s monologue then had him note that he actually drives a Tesla electric luxury car, and thus will remain unaffected by the price hikes he advocated for in the preceding sentence.
“Russia has been hit with a series of crippling sanctions, and it looks like there’s more to come,” Colbert stated on his “Late Night With Stephen Colbert” legacy media television show. “Because the U.S. and it’s allies are now discussing banning imports of Russian oil.”
“Take that, Putin!” Colbert opined. “We’re not not gonna buy from a war criminal, we’re gonna buy it from the good guys: Saudi Arabia.”
The comedian then continued, “But, it’s gonna. Since the invasion, oil prices have skyrocket. Today, the average gas price in America hit an all-time record high of over $4 per gallon. Okay, that stings, but a clean conscience is worth a buck or two.”
“It’s important. I’m willing to pay $4 per gallon,” Colbert declared, then noted, “Hell, I’ll pay $15 a gallon, ’cause I drive a Tesla.” The line received a polite smattering of applause.
