Summary
- Conan O'Brien's DNA test revealed that he is 100% Irish, something his doctor had never seen before.
- Fans had nothing but praise for Conan's interview alongside Stephen Colbert, calling him a class act with a genuine personality.
- Conan credits his groundedness and work ethic to his family and his Irish background, never forgetting where he came from.
Among the great late show hosts of all-time is Conan O'Brien. The host has received plenty of praise throughout his career, and that included respect for turning down a $28 million deal.
In the following, we're going to take a look back at O'Brien's entertaining chat alongside Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. It was a memorable discussion between the two, as they discussed O'Brien's DNA results. Conan admitted that even his doctor could not believe the outcome.
We'll take a look back at what went down, and how the fans reacted to the interview. We'll also reveal how Conan's Irish roots helped with his career.
How Conan O'Brien Amassed His Huge $200 Million Net Worth
Conan O'Brien's early experience allowed him to showcase his comedic talents and paved the way for his future endeavors in the entertainment industry.
Conan O'Brien's DNA Test Revealed That He's 100% Irish
Not only is he a great interviewer and comedian, but Conan is also a great entertainer when it comes to taking part in interviews as a guest. During his time alongside Stephen Colbert four years ago, the two had plenty to discuss, and that included a major change Conan was making at the time, changing the structure of his show to 30 minutes, instead of an hour.
Conan also made a major reveal. He took a DNA test with his doctor, and the results were certainly unique and something his doctor had never seen before.
Conan revealed what his doctor said about the results. “I’ve never, ever, ever had a DNA result like this before."
“You are 100% Irish. I've never seen a 100 percent anything,” the doctor told O’Brien. “I've been doing this a lot, I've seen 93.5 [percent], I've seen 96.1, I've seen 97. No one is 100 percent Irish.”
Conan hilariously added, “What does it mean? It means you’re inbred.”
Stephen Colbert's "Intense" Religion Debate With His Celebrity Guest Resulted In One Of The Best Late Show Interviews Ever
Stephen Colbert took the time to appreciate the points made by his guest, discussing a sensitive topic.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that over 10 million fans tuned in on YouTube to watch the interview back. In the comments section, fans had a lot to say, and it was all praise for Conan and his genuine personality during interviews.
Fans Had Nothing But Praise For Conan O'Brien's Interview Alongside Stephen Colbert
Over 10,000 fans commented on the interview. The most liked comments showed praise towards Conan. Another fan even noted the host's IQ, which makes a lot of sense following these types of interviews. The fan wrote, "I was somewhat skeptical that Conan had an IQ of 160, the same as Stephen Hawking. But the way Conan pieces together a story is truly unmatched. I have no more doubts."
Other fans continued to speak about what a class act the host is.
"Conan is very self-confident, not hesitating about playing all sort of self deprecating jokes despite being a super smart man."
Another fan wrote, "I worked at a restaurant that Conan ate at a few times. He is so awesome. Each time went back and hung out with the cooks and dishwashers for like 20 minutes. Remembered their names and it’s something I’ve never seen from any other celebrity. Truly a class act Conan."
Fans Felt Sorry For Stephen Colbert's Guest, Calling The Host A "Brick Wall" In One Of The Late Show's Worst Interviews
The comedian didn't get much of a reaction out of Stephen Colbert on the Late Show, and fans put the host on blast for it.
Great to see Conan get so much praise from the fans given all his hard work to get to the top. However, according to Conan, that work ethic has something to do with DNA.
Conan O'Brien Revealed His "Irish Trait" Helped Him Stay Focused Early On In His Career
Speaking alongside Vulture, O'Brien took part in a lengthy interview looking back at his career. It was Conan's Irish Good-bye.
Conan spoke about how he was able to stay grounded throughout his career, and a major reason for it came from the influences he had around him.
Conan O'Brien on the red carpet
"Where I got really lucky is my parents and my siblings. I come from really good people, and I come from people — and it might be an Irish trait — but in a good way, they don’t give a sh--."
Conan continues, "They’re proud of me, but none of that has anything to do with my being a son or a brother. I come from a family where there’s no escaping who you are. There is no becoming a different person or putting on airs or saying, “Hey, by the way, in case you didn’t notice, I’ve won some Emmys, so I think maybe it’s time people started giving me my due around here.” If I ever said anything like that, the first response would be to laugh really hard in my face, and the second response would be to throw me out the second-story kitchen window of our house on Kennard Road in Brookline."
Despite all the fame and fortune throughout his career, the former late night host never forgot where he came from.
"Something that was ground into me at a very young age that has carried me even through those dark years when I was desperate [or] ambitious: I never forgot that I am the third kid of six and where I’m from and how I’m supposed to behave. So that I cannot take credit for."
At the moment, fans can get their dose of Conan O'Brien on his popular podcast that is definitely worth the listen.
