Stephen Colbert’s appendix ruptures, prompting ‘The Late Show’ to take time off

Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is taking a break while he recovers from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” will be off the airwaves this week as the comedian recovers from surgery to repair a ruptured appendix. Gravy boat capsize?’ Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix.” He added that he was “grateful to my doctors for their care and to Evie and the kids for putting up with me” and wisecracked that all his emails would “be handled by my pancreas.” Repeats will air in place of live shows during Colbert’s absence, a CBS spokesperson said in a statement. Before the holiday break, former “Late Show” host David Letterman returned to the show for the first time since he left in May 2015.