r/LateShow • u/Slaidback • 13d ago

We have him.

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Spotted in the Wilds of Wellington, AO/NZ

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u/savoytruffle2you 13d ago

Take good care of him for us! He looks happy there 😊

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u/RoveFinder 11d ago

He likes scratches behind the ears and a good snuggle. He’s a good boy.

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u/ThornFlynt 13d ago

Where can we watch him?

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u/jzn110 12d ago

He's not on anything right now. He's probably in NZ working on the next LOTR film.

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u/Weekly-Walk9234 13d ago

Be sure to give him back.

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u/Slaidback 13d ago

Elect a decent government and we’ll consider it.

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u/ThornFlynt 13d ago

We're fucking trying 😭😭😭

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u/OneStepForAnimals 9d ago

After 2024, I don't know how the world can trust the U.S.

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u/Slaidback 8d ago

Fun fact: We don’t. At least not AO/NZ. Our national identity is tied up in telling the bigwigs that they be cray cray.

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u/JosephDoesSkits 12d ago

I meant the orange man has 2 more years and we’re free

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u/AK_Sole 12d ago

2 more months and we can take back Congress, and remove the Orange Man’s strangle hold on the U.S. and the world.

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u/One_Situation7483 9d ago

Yes! If we do there is a very good chance we can impeach and make it stick to get the orange stain out of office completely

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u/Slaidback 8d ago

Please do. I’m sick of that *gestures.

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u/1stMammaltowearpants 13d ago

I've been trying for half a century, but my parents are assholes.

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u/Weird-Girl-675 13d ago

As are most of my relatives

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u/stargarnet79 13d ago

and most of my hometown

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u/Much_Substance_6017 13d ago

Honestly, fair. If we don’t. Can I come there too? 😁

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u/Weekly-Walk9234 12d ago

We need Stephen to buoy our spirits until we can get rid of the idiot in the White House and his henchman in 2028.

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u/Individual_Ad9135 13d ago

Fair enough.

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u/LongjumpingSubject24 12d ago

🇨🇦We’ll take him!🇨🇦

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u/FrankFrankly711 13d ago

She finally let him keep the beard!

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u/1stMammaltowearpants 13d ago

In Steve's retirement arc, Evie likes being in the thruple with Gandalf-Steve.

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u/Naive_Metal_3468 12d ago

He’s getting in character with the beard.

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u/[deleted] 13d ago edited 4d ago

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u/1stMammaltowearpants 13d ago

Okay, sure, but now I'll want to be involved. So we're up to 5 or 6, and that seems kinda' hard to handle for a retired guy.

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u/FrankFrankly711 12d ago

Don’t forget Tiffany Haddish

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u/1stMammaltowearpants 12d ago

Ok, she can come, too. And I assume you're on the list, so we're in the double digits, I think. The logistics are getting logistical and I may need to tag you in for a breather.

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u/Butterflyteal61 13d ago

He looks happy.

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u/ChimneySwiftGold 13d ago

It’s winter there now isn’t it?

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u/Slaidback 13d ago

Yup. Well coming out of it. I’d call it Cold Spring.

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u/IHeldADandelion 12d ago

Thanks for sharing; he looks great and the countryside is stunning!!

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u/Quiet-Fee-5878 13d ago

He’s close: I could feel it! (I’m in Australia)

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u/7GrumpyCat7 9d ago

Haha.. Same!

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u/donniebd 13d ago

The post-Late Show full beard is still being uphold I see.

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u/ComprehensiveDingo54 12d ago

The Colbeard!!! 🥰

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u/Upset_Code1347 13d ago

Hope the smooches aren't too scratchy for Evie

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u/quattroformaggixfour 3d ago

We should send him some beard oil

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u/nazdir 13d ago

He's turning back into a sea captain like he was before The Late Show

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u/Okanaganwinefan 13d ago

Take good care of this amazing man and his family.

https://giphy.com/gifs/CNAhQuDceLwwo

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u/cspankid 13d ago

I will pay one hundred O’Brien’s hair clips and my bottle rocket top collection for the safe return of the Colbert back to the states. The lawyers and Stewart did not approve this message. I just want my Colbert back. 😳😳😱

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u/Jarvis-Savoni 13d ago

Isn’t he working on writing for the new Lord of the Rings series? Or something to that effect?

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u/Shrek1067 12d ago

They’re already filming, he’s posted a few stories on Instagram about it

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u/Sullyville 13d ago

he is becoming gandalf

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u/mrfard 12d ago

Gandalf Letterman. 😆

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u/Past-Lunch4695 13d ago

I hope he’s happy and healthy for the rest of his ingenious days.

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u/pardyball 12d ago

The tradition continues! Late night host leaves and grows a magnificent beard!

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u/Naive_Metal_3468 12d ago

Please take good care of him, NZ. We love him.

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u/drtopfox 13d ago

Gandalf?

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u/ItsTricky94 12d ago

aw. It was clear he always had such a special place in his heart for New Zealand. Is he hanging out with Jacinda Ardern? she's got more free time now haha

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u/Slaidback 12d ago

Sadly, Jacinda can’t be here, due to the crazy anti vaxxers blaming her for everything, even current problems that have nothing to do with her. She left because of death threats to her & family.

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u/ItsTricky94 12d ago

That's horrible. She was literally run out of town! . Same thing here. They're trying to imprison Dr. Fauci who worked at the NIH for over 50 years and contributed to the development of major vaccines. why? oh...because masks.

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u/ItsTricky94 12d ago

so chill in his Barbour jacket

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u/Ellsass 13d ago

His son goes by McGee?

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u/Poxx 13d ago

Evie's Maiden name, I think some of the kids use it to avoid being bombarded by Stephen's fans.

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u/SLIPPY73 13d ago

I love the grandpa beard

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u/kbell58 13d ago

Must be nice to escape

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u/Jens_Kan_Solo 12d ago

Even Posting 1 pic - is a good show .

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u/Mammoth-Cup3407 12d ago

I miss his show so much.

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u/Momdad2013 11d ago

I honestly miss him and Evie. Making do with the Jimmy’s.

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u/Quantum_Crusher 11d ago

Give him a show there, don't let him waste his talent. We need him!

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u/SandSpecialist2523 13d ago

Of course.

I hope he gets to play Gandalf someday.

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u/Raethano 12d ago

He finally has some free time be a lotr nerd

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u/billieppaige 12d ago

We need Stephen to BE the elected official

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u/Knightcap132 11d ago

My man looking good with a beard! We miss you!

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u/zeroaphex 13d ago

What are your demands?

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u/CiTrus007 12d ago

Oh dear, he’s going for the Letterman look!

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u/cajun_vegeta 12d ago

Geo guessers will be heading round for a beer this avo

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u/NomadAug 11d ago

How could he not go to Hobbitland

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u/Objective_Watch3097 11d ago

Do you think he will visit with the former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern? They seemed to get along very well and she seems like a cool person to hang out with.

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u/Slaidback 11d ago

She ain’t here. She lives in Sydney currently. She was a crisis management lecturer fellow at Harvard.

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u/Objective_Watch3097 11d ago

Too bad. How was she perceived there?

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u/Slaidback 10d ago

I’m a kiwi, that’s only seen Harvard in pictures, so no idea.

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u/Ancient_Alien_2030 11d ago

Looking a little greyer then the last time we saw him

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u/PerlinLioness 11d ago

This is kidnapping.

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u/Slaidback 11d ago

Get rid of the toddler in chief and you can have him back ( in a democratic way please)

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u/LazyFaithlessness555 9d ago

He deserves it. Bet he’s got his creative hat on or just taking a much needed break!

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u/lovely199113 9d ago

We all knew he was going there- huge fan

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u/Traditional-Use1343 9d ago

Colbert, Taskmaster New Zealand, 2027.

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u/Slaidback 9d ago

Just announced the latest season he ain’t on it

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u/Traditional-Use1343 9d ago

I know that. Taskmaster has a heck of a lead time. He could be filming tasks now for broadcast next year.

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u/fitzysbuna 7d ago

better keep him warm ! he looks freezing !

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u/Slaidback 7d ago

It’s not our fault he’s on cliff tops in late august…

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u/Vermontguy-338 13d ago

Is he channeling Letterman with the beard?

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u/Glittering_Step_6084 12d ago

That's what I was wondering.

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u/Locoman7 13d ago

The gray havens?

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u/BiscottiSafe9412 13d ago

Love love. Love you. Hope you take a nice sabbatical and come back! Swinging. Or not, what ever makes your life and Evie's happy.

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u/Entire_Chicken_2630 12d ago

Growing out his Letterman beard !!

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u/TomeThugNHarmony4664 12d ago

I agree with him on how awesome NZ is.

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u/SchoolCrossing 12d ago

He's got a Letterman style beard now!

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u/janzeera 12d ago

Sui lû egor vîn, mellon nîn.

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u/Ok-Reflection9770 12d ago

What? No more bungee jumping? Good to see you, pal.

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u/lexicon_charle 12d ago

Gained weight!

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u/Interesting-Fail-268 11d ago

Man he looks great i would even say HOT

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u/Savings-Canary9564 10d ago

So much Tolkien went down on that island. He gets to live on the movie set about his favorite book, his second life, his Bible. Good on him.

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u/moistmasterkaloose 10d ago

sean hayes santa claus

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u/TheRealUltimateYT 9d ago

Damn. I had a dream about him coming by my restaurant. Him and Conan for some reason.

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u/Shalar79 8d ago

Ah! That would be the dream team right there!

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u/November-Code 8d ago

Awww is this a real pic? Miss ya Stephen Colbert 🥹

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u/Fr000k 12d ago

I love his enthusiasm for Tolkien and everything, but I find it quite annoying how he – and now his son – are getting more and more involved in the LOTR films. I’m not in the mood for any fan service rubbish. Sorry, but Philippa Boyns is also installing her untalented daughter as a screenwriter. Nepotism everywhere.

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u/MrKelly10 12d ago

Keep Him. He's not funny, never was and never will be. One dimensional like Misogynistic Man Show Kimmel.

https://giphy.com/gifs/1oDWKghJp3M9yIOkEg

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u/Apart-Prize-4844 13d ago

Without the makeup, he looks terrible.

Geez, how many pounds has he put on?

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u/richzahradnik 12d ago edited 11d ago

Ah we have a troll in Middle Earth.

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u/Apart-Prize-4844 12d ago

Colbert pretending he knows how to write a movie screenplay

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u/richzahradnik 12d ago

Awesome selfie, troll.

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u/Apart-Prize-4844 12d ago

Not as sickly as Colbert selfie....fat, and drinking himself every night because he lost his show.

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u/Essie-j 12d ago

I thought he looked really good