After seven seasons as the bandleader of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," Jon Batiste is stepping down. Colbert announced the musician's departure on Aug. 11.
"Sharp-eyed viewers may have noticed that Jon hasn't been here this summer," the host said during the show, addressing the fact that Batiste has been absent most of the summer. "Well, I have an update. Jon has decided to leave the show, but it's for all the best reasons including to continue sharing his art with the world." Colbert added, "We have been so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon's incredible talent for the past seven years. And will we miss him here? Yeah! But we're happy for you, Jon, and I can't wait to have you back on as a guest with your next hit record. I love you."
Batiste will be replaced by Louis Cato, currently the guitarist in the house band.
"Sharp-eyed viewers may have noticed that Jon hasn't been here this summer," the host said during the show, addressing the fact that Batiste has been absent most of the summer. "Well, I have an update. Jon has decided to leave the show, but it's for all the best reasons including to continue sharing his art with the world." Colbert added, "We have been so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon's incredible talent for the past seven years. And will we miss him here? Yeah! But we're happy for you, Jon, and I can't wait to have you back on as a guest with your next hit record. I love you."
Batiste will be replaced by Louis Cato, currently the guitarist in the house band.
- 8/13/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
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