The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" faced cancellation as Colbert, 59, recovered from appendix surgery, shared via a quirky social media post. Details about his illness onset, hospital stay, or discharge remained undisclosed. This marks the second disruption since his return in October post the Writers Guild of America strike. Notable guests like Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, and others were set to appear. Colbert had earlier hosted from home after contracting COVID-19, resulting in show cancellations that week, per Variety.