Summary
- Matt Damon's Colbert Questionert was scheduled but abruptly canceled, leaving fans confused.
- Stephen Colbert's emotional outro revealed the loss of his longtime assistant Amy Cole.
- Fans praised Damon's delayed Questionert appearance, with over 1.1 million views online.
Over the years, Stephen Colbert's Late Show has featured several unexpected moments. However, a few months back, fans were confused as Colbert signed off abruptly, while fighting back tears during an emotional outro. Those in the audience were left confused, as Matt Damon's Questionert was scheduled for the episode. That didn't take place, and fans were wondering what had gone down behind the scenes.
In the following, we're going to take a closer look back at why fans didn't get to see Matt Damon, and the tragedy Stephen faced. We'll also detail a fan's experience at the show, and how the live audience was left completely confused. We'll conclude by recapping Damon's appearance on Colbert's Questionert, and what the reaction was to his answers.
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Matt Damon's Colbert Questionert Got Bumped After Stephen Colbert Found Out About His Assistant Amy Cole
Fans in the audience were both confused and excited, as Matt Damon taking on the Colbert Questionert was advertised for the episode. This was especially strange given that he appeared on the show the month prior. Damon had plenty to talk about with Colbert in the said interview. That included why he took a break from acting, and his decision to return when Christopher Nolan came calling. He also discussed the lockdown, and spending time at Bono's house over in Ireland. Ultimately, The Colbert Questionert didn't air the same day, and was advertised for a different episode a month later.
Some fans felt as though the footage would be at least show, even if Damon wasn't there given that it was previously taped. However, the episode instead came to an abrupt end, as Colbert tells the audience, "That's it for the Late Show." It was a somber ending to the episode, as Colbert didn't say much else, looking distressed. Later, those at home got a little more clarity, as it was revealed that Colbert's longtime assistant Amy Cole had passed away, losing her battle with cancer.
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In Amy's obituary, it was later revealed that she shared a close bond with Colbert, as the two worked together for 16 years. For Cole, working for Colbert was so much more than just a job.
“Working with Colbert for 16 years was more than a job to Amy. It gave her a purpose and provided an opportunity to showcase herself as an incredible teammate to everyone involved. She was adored by her entire Late Show work family, and she will be greatly missed. Her circle of friends is too numerous to begin to estimate," the obituary statement reads.
Certainly a tough moment for everybody at the Late Show, and it seems like plans deviated. Although those watching at home were given some guidance as to what was going on, it was a different reality for those in the live audience, who were left with more questions than answers.
Fans In The Audience Were Confused By The Moment As Stephen Colbert's Team Didn't Issue An Explanation
Over on Reddit, fans discussed Colbert's abrupt ending. There was a lot of confusion, and one fan in particular detailed what took place at the actual live show. Now, the fans weren't exactly sure at the time everything went down, given that audience members couldn't use their phones. However, he does remember the audience being confused and thinking that the show ending was all a joke.
The Redditor wrote about their experience, "Stephen says to the staff that he wants to do the outro and say goodbye. The stage manager signals us to applause, we start clapping again but Stephen says he wants the outro with no applause. The vibe shifts and gets very serious and sad. Everyone stops clapping, and Steven gives a very sad "goodnight". It looks and sounds like he is either crying or about to cry. He walks off stage in silence, talks to someone on the staff for a second then goes out a side door."
The moment was a major letdown for those in the audience, as everyone's mood quickly shifted.
- "Everyone in the audience is confused about what is happening. The crowd was loving the show, and it seemed like the energy shifted in an instant. There's silence for maybe a minute as the staff seem tense. We're not told anything, and it's unclear if this is part of the show, April Fools, or just a short break. I think the band plays a short song, then stops and we're told by the staff in the crowd that we're leaving."
- "People were asking staff on the way out what happened, where was Matt Damon, etc. No clear response. Nobody would give an explanation."
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Another user on Reddit claimed Colbert looked distressed throughout the show and was flubbing a lot of his lines.
Certainly a forgettable episode looking back.
Matt Damon's Colbert Questionert Got A Positive Reaction From Fans
Although it didn't play out when fans expected, Damon's appearance on Colbert's Questionert aired. The reaction was nothing but positive online, as the clip has over 1.1 million views.
- A recap:
- Damon's first concert, Holly Near.
- Scariest animal, Great White Shark.
- Person he asked an autograph from, Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
- Favorite action movie, The Matrix.
As expected, the reaction to Damon's Colbert Questionert was nothing but positive, and worth the wait.
- The most liked comments on YouTube wrote:
- "Man, that genuine 'we go home' answer hit hard for me. Respected him before this interview, but he really impressed me during this."
- "I think Matt Damon has won the Colbert Questionert. I didn't even think it was a competition, but he gave such great answers and told stories so well, I will be unable not to compare and contrast future celebrities' Quesionerts with Matt Damon's."
An entertaining segment, to say the least. However, this shouldn't come as a surprise, as Damon is typically a great guest on talk shows, and a fantastic storyteller.
