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On June 14, Stephen Colbert, host of CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," returned to the stage of the Ed Sullivan Theater to face a live audience, something he had not done in 460 days due to COVID restrictions. CBS News' John Dickerson attended that return taping, and talked with Colbert about what it means to perform comedy with (or without) a live audience. He also spoke with Evie Colbert, who during the pandemic became her husband's live audience of one.

Stephen Colbert tests positive for COVID-19

By Tori B. Powell Apr 21, 2022 | 3:59 PM

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Television host Stephen Colbert has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Thursday. “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” only on CBS has been cancelled for Thursday night.  

“Yep! I tested positive for Covid, but basically I’m feeling fine- grateful to be vaxxed and boosted,” Colbert wrote on Twitter. “Thank you for the well wishes.”

Thursday’s show was scheduled to feature “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. 

“This just proves that I will do anything to avoid interviewing Jason Bateman,” Colbert said. 

The show will air repeated episodes from Friday through next week as previously planned, according to the “Late Show” Twitter account. New episodes are set to return on May 2.