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The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert recovering from surgery

In mid-October, Colbert contracted Covid-19 and had to cancel a week’s worth of shows.

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Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show has been sidelined as the host recovers from a burst appendix.

The comedian revealed on social media that he is recovering after surgery, wiping out planned shows for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

“Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my pancreas,” he joked.

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Baz Luhrmann was among those due to appear on the show (Ian West/PA)

In mid-October, Colbert contracted Covid-19 and had to cancel a week’s worth of shows, although he hosted one from his home, like he did during the pandemic.

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