Just weeks after first testing positive for COVID-19, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert has canceled upcoming tapings due to what could be a 'recurrence' of COVID-19.The 57-year-old host first tested positive on April 21, cancelling that night's taping, ahead of a previously-planned week off.The show returned with new episodes on Monday, May 2, though now he will be out for a bit longer, as production is paused yet again.
Recurrence:Just weeks after first testing positive for COVID-19, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert has canceled upcoming tapings due to what could be a 'recurrence' of COVID-19The official Twitter for The Late Show tweeted on Monday, 'Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID.'Out of an abundance of caution for his staff, guests, and audience, he will be isolating for a few additional days,' the tweet added. 'The Late Show will not be taping new episodes until further notice,' the tweet concluded.
Recurrence:The official Twitter for The Late Show tweeted on Monday, 'Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVIDColbert proved to still have his sense of humor intact, quote-retweeting that statement with, 'WORST.
SEQUEL. EVER,' on Monday afternoon.The Late Show Twitter announced on April 21 that he tested positive for COVID-19, with Colbert quote-retweeting to assure fans he's doing well.'Yep!