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VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Explains His Absence, Sends "Confidential" Message to a "Lovely Lady"

By Joyce Eng | TV Guide – Tue, Feb 21, 2012 6:27 AM PST

Stephen Colbert returned to The Colbert Report Monday after canceling two shows last week because of "unforeseen circumstances." And those were?

Colbert Report taken off the air due to "unforeseen circumstances"

Well, first, they were not that the FCC shut down the show due to his upcoming (fake) presidential candidacy or that he angered the Pope or that he had plastic surgery — on his face, eyes and nose, at least.

After he debunked all the rumors, Colbert quickly added: "Oh, one more thing. Evidently, having 11 children makes you tough as nails. Confidential to a lovely lady." That lovely lady would be his 91-year-old mother, Lorna Colbert, who is reportedly ill. (Colbert is the youngest of 11.)

The Colbert Report to return Monday after sudden hiatus

Colbert did not delve into any more specifics, but on Friday, he thanked fans for their support on Twitter: "My family and I would like to thank everyone who has offered their thoughts and prayers. We are grateful and touched by your concern."

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75 comments

D. M • Las Vegas, Nevada • 3 months ago
I don't Colbert but I viewed his message to the masses and the 'lovely lady' - very classy.
maria • Bakersfield, California • 3 months ago
I have always loved Colbert! It warms my heart to see him display his affection for his mother.
- Mister 3 months ago
  There are apparently at least two morons who hate mothers.
glm • 3 months ago
He's brilliant and a class act to boot...!
- Eagle 3 months ago
  He's goofy. Just another goofy white guy.
- glm 3 months ago
  he may be goofy as well, and a lot goes over people's heads, but goofy beats vicious and evil in my book.
- Tracee 3 months ago
  I've always like him, even though we are politically diametrically opposed.
Shelly • College Station, Texas • 3 months ago
Our best to your mom.
Bob • 3 months ago
Get well soon Ma'am!
Phoenix • 3 months ago
Hope mother Colbert makes a speedy recovery.
hazeleyezz • 3 months ago
So classy!
Michael • Los Angeles, California • 3 months ago
#4 of 11; they sure are tough as nails!! best to your mom...
Mimi • 3 months ago
That man has had good home training.
Liberal Lady • 3 months ago
What a wonderful thing to say about his mom. In a world where so many people diss their mothers, and mothers in law, it is delightful that a man unashamedly tells the world his mother is dear to him and he takes time for her! Thank God for REAL men.
Mister • Louisville, Kentucky • 3 months ago
It's too bad his candidacy is just a stunt... I think he would do a better job than any of the group presently running for (or holding) the office.
i don't believe a thi ... • Offenburg, Germany • 3 months ago
Come on Mommi you can do it ! We need you.
Deimos kai Aischylos • 3 months ago
As entertaining as the show is, I miss his other work. They should bring back "Strangers With Candy"--that was a fine show and he was a delight in it. Regardless, he receives my best wishes towards this situation, however little such wishes matter.
- jeni77 3 months ago
  Thought I was the only one who LOVED "Strangers With Candy"!! Awesome,awesome show!!
Ames W • Mt Laurel, New Jersey • 3 months ago
Yea Momma Colbert!!!!!
Elsie S • Washington, District of Columbia • 3 months ago
A man who leaves every thing to tend to mama is my kind of man. How proud she must feel among her friends. Thanks sir.
Lena • Rock Hill, South Carolina • 3 months ago
your mother is so blessed to have a son like you, a sons love is so special, i know so well.
Granny • 3 months ago
COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT!
Scott • North Berwick, Maine • 3 months ago
My 2008 blog tribute to Colbert appears as "I Am Human – And So Can You, or, Comity Central, or, Even Stephen’s Gold, Gold Heart".
Me Me • 3 months ago
I used to schedule my lunch hour so I could watch his show. Great show, great person. Wishing you and your mom the best. God bless.....
Yesenia • 3 months ago
Ok... so his momma was sick.... and at her age... I don't blame him for canceling the taping of his show to be with his momma... Nothing wrong with being a momma's boy... EVERY man is a momma's boy.. I don't care wth you are!
- Jeff 3 months ago
  I get your point, but visiting your sick momma has zero to do with being a momma's boy. It's being a good son. Period.
- lalalalal 3 months ago
  I think the meaning of "momma's boy" is subjective here...
- cindybrady2929 3 months ago
  "I don't care with you are"? Wow, that's some really fine sentence forming.
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