Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is off the air and it's a mystery why. An expected new episode of the show was replaced by a repeat on Wednesday. More repeats are expected to be aired.Comedy Central said it was airing the repeats "due to unforeseen circumstances" but offered no other explanation. Colbert's popular "fake commentary" program airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30 p.m., following "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. Multiple outlets are reporting that a family illness is the cause of the suspension of "The Colbert Report" and that the host's mother is seriously ill. Fans and supporters have been tweeting messages of love and support for Colbert and his family throughout the day. Colbert was born the youngest of 11 children to mother Lorna, 91, and father, James, who died in a plane accident in 1974 along with two of Colbert's brothers. Are you missing your daily dose of political satire with Colbert off the air? Tell us your take on Colbert.
Political satire on the Threat Down? 'Colbert Report' off air













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