Stephen Colbert made his return to CBS’ “The Late Show” on Monday night after recovering from Covid, and he was concerned to hear that another late night host — Jimmy Kimmel — has now contracted the virus.
But first, he explained that not only is he, “back, baby,” but he is doing well following his own illness.
“Now, you may have read in the New England Journal of Hot Goss that I had the Covid, and I’m very grateful that I am fully vaxxed and boosted. Feeling fine … Thank you science,” Colbert said. “But still, like I say, Covid is no fun. The first three days sucked and by day 6, I was testing negative, and now, on day 12 I’m back with a serious head cold, so go figure.”
He then quickly addressed the news that broke earlier on Monday that Kimmel was stepping back from his late night show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!...
But first, he explained that not only is he, “back, baby,” but he is doing well following his own illness.
“Now, you may have read in the New England Journal of Hot Goss that I had the Covid, and I’m very grateful that I am fully vaxxed and boosted. Feeling fine … Thank you science,” Colbert said. “But still, like I say, Covid is no fun. The first three days sucked and by day 6, I was testing negative, and now, on day 12 I’m back with a serious head cold, so go figure.”
He then quickly addressed the news that broke earlier on Monday that Kimmel was stepping back from his late night show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!...
- 5/3/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
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