FANS of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert are used to seeing Jon Batiste on the hit series. Show
But he has been absent from the show since May 2022, and fans want to know when he'll be back.  1 Jon Batiste has been missing from The Late Show with Stephen ColbertCredit: SplashWhy is Jon Batiste not on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?Jon is known for being the nightly bandleader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It was previously speculated he is taking the summer off from the evening show to focus on his wife, Suleika Jaouad. The award-winning singer has previously opened up on his partner’s ongoing battle with cancer after she was diagnosed with leukemia for the second time in early 2022. Colbert announced that Batiste is officially leaving the show after seven seasons, and said Louis Cato would be taking over the position. “Jon has decided to leave the show,” Colbert said. “But it’s for all the best reasons, including to continue sharing his art with the world.” He continued: “We have been so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon’s incredible talent for the past seven years.” “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." When will Jon be back on the CBS show?Since Jon's departure was announced, fans have been speculating when he will return to the stage. During an episode of the late night show, Stephen revealed that he would be returning sometime in September. At this time, it remains unclear what exact day he will be returning. Most read in CelebrityWhen did he join The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?Jon joined the show back in 2015 and has been a fan favorite ever since. The 35-year-old was born on November 11, 1986, and grew up in Louisiana. The Batiste family has established themselves in New Orleans as a musical dynasty, and Jon has been playing many instruments since childhood. By the age of 17, Jon released his debut album: Times in New Orleans. He went on to study at the Julliard School, ultimately graduating with a Master's degree in Jazz Studies. The talented musician has gone on to perform with several big-name celebrities, from Prince to Stevie Wonder. Batiste is also a member of a New Orleans musical dynasty. When he was just eight years old, Batiste played percussion and drums with his family’s band, the Batiste Brothers Band. Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste has left his role as bandleader for Late Night with Stephen Colbert. The late night host made the announcement on Thursday night’s show. Stepping into his very big shoes will be Louis Cato, who has been filling in for Batiste over the summer. Stephen Colbert said the rest of Batiste's Stay Human group will remain intact, then introduced his studio audience to what will now be called Louis Cato and the Late Show Band. Earlier this year, Batiste’s album We Are took home the Album of the Year Grammy, one of its 11 nominations. He’s won five overall, and also has an Oscar, which he shares with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for Best Original Score for the movie Soul. Colbert broke the news of Batiste’s departure gently, explaining that he was leaving “for all the best reasons, including to continue sharing his art with the world.” Alas, the announcement did not include an in-person sendoff (Joe Walsh, the Eagles guitarist that has been sitting in with the group, was ready to pop out of a cake, apparently), but Colbert said he’s been “so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon’s incredible talent for seven years.” Batiste has been Colbert’s bandleader since the show began in 2015. The 35-year-old is part of the legendary New Orleans Batiste family of musicians, which includes composer Harold Batiste, clarinetist Alvin Batiste, Lionel Batiste of the Treme Brass Band, and Jon’s cousin, Russell Batiste, a member of the Funky Meters. Early in the Colbert-Batiste partnership, the pair went to New Orleans, where Jon introduced Stephen to his roots. As for the new guy, it’s a promote-from-within situation, as Louis Cato is already a member of Batiste’s Stay Human group. He is a bassist, guitarist, drummer, trombonist, tuba player, singer, songwriter, and producer who, as Colbert put it, can play Mozart on a shoehorn. He was born in Portugal, raised in North Carolina, and has recorded with a slew of jazz, R&B, pop, and cross-genre greats. Over the years, Batiste has engaged in many great Late Show pre-recorded bits, like a humorous spin on Jazz 101, performed surprising covers of video game music, hit the streets of Manhattan for various “love riots,” and brought nonagenarian jazz drummer Roy Haynes up to his office for a jam session.
Is Jon Batiste still on Stephen Colbert?NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Batiste, his career soaring after winning multiple Grammys this year, is leaving his perch as bandleader of The Late Show after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert.
Why is Jon Batiste not on the Colbert show?Jon Batiste is leaving The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after seven years. The Grammy-winning musician announced that he will be departing from his role as bandleader for Stay Human, the show's house band since it began airing in 2015.
Is Jon Batiste coming back to the Colbert show?“Jon has decided to leave the show,” revealed Colbert. “But it's for all the best reasons, including to continue sharing his art with the world.” Colbert then informed his audience that musician Louis Cato—who currently fills in for the “booked and busy” Batiste—will take over the role permanently.
How is Jon Batiste wife?Suleika JaouadJon Batiste / Wifenull
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