Coverage dated March 25, 2024

Stephen Colbert responds to Kate Middleton backlash

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"A lot of my jokes have upset people in the past and I

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Variety
Stephen Colbert Addresses Backlash Over Kate Middleton Jokes Made Before Her Cancer Announcement: ‘I Do Not Make Light of Somebody Else’s Tragedy’ (opens Variety)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Stephen Colbert joked that Kate Middleton had disappeared because of her husband's cheating. Then Middleton announced she has cancer.
Deadline
Stephen Colbert Appears Remorseful Over Kate Middleton Skit After Cancer Diagnosis: “When I Made Those Jokes, That Upset Some People” (opens Deadline)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Stephen Colbert acknowledges that his jokes about Kate Middleton upset people. He was speaking after the Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer.
Newsweek
Stephen Colbert responds to Kate Middleton backlash (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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"A lot of my jokes have upset people in the past and I
NBC News
Stephen Colbert addresses backlash to Kate Middleton jokes, but stops short of apology (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Stephen Colbert addressed backlash he got for joking about Kate Middleton before the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis, but stopped short of apologizing.
The Hollywood Reporter
Stephen Colbert Expresses Remorse for Kate Middleton Jokes (But Doesn’t Apologize) (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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The CBS late night host expressed sympathy for the princess after making jokes about her public absence while battling cancer.
Fox News
Stephen Colbert apologizes for Kate Middleton jokes before she revealed cancer diagnosis, wishes her recovery (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Comedian and late night show host Stephen Colbert apologized on his show Monday after Princess Kate Middleton announced that she had cancer.
New York Post
Stephen Colbert addresses Kate Middleton’s cancer ‘tragedy’ after Prince William affair joke (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Stephen Colbert has broken his silence on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis after he joked about past affair rumors between Prince William and Lady Rose Hanbury.
Entertainment Weekly
Stephen Colbert regrets Kate Middleton jokes after her cancer diagnosis (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Stephen Colbert is addressing the backlash he received for making jokes about Kate Middleton before her cancer diagnosis was revealed: 'I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy.'
Rolling Stone
Stephen Colbert Regrets Kate Middleton Jokes Made Before Cancer Announcement: I 'Upset Some People' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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During 'The Late Show' Monday, Stephen Colbert apologized for making jokes about Kate Middleton's whereabouts before she revealed she has cancer.
Insider
Stephen Colbert, who recirculated rumors that a royal affair was linked to Kate Middleton's public absence, said he jokes about 'what everybody is talking about' (opens Insider)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Colbert acknowledged that his jokes about the Princess of Wales "upset some people" and said he hopes her cancer recovery is "swift and thorough."
Forbes
Stephen Colbert Admits Kate Middleton Jokes ‘Upset’ People—Following Apologies From ‘The View’ Hosts And Blake Lively (opens Forbes)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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Some social media users have pressured Kim Kardashian to apologize for a joke she made on Instagram.
New York Post
Sorry, hypocrite Stephen Colbert, your non-apology to Kate Middleton over vile slurs doesn’t wash (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 25, 2024
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"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert attempted to backtrack after making jokes about Kate Middleton and suggesting that Prince Williams was having an affair before her cancer diagnosis was revealed.