Jon Batiste Leaving ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Seven Seasons as Bandleader

after serving as bandleader since the show launched in September 2015, host Stephen Colbert announced Thursday.

Colbert told his audience that Louis Cato, who has filled in throughout the summer amid Batiste’s absence, will take over the role permanently, with the host introducing his audience to the newly named Louis Cato and the Late Show Band. “Jon has decided to leave the show,” Colbert said during the episode. “But it’s for all the best reasons, including to continue sharing his art with the world.”

The host explained that Batiste is out of town and couldn’t be in the studio for a big sendoff. “We have been so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon’s incredible talent for the past seven years,” Colbert continued. “But we’re happy for you, Jon, and I cant wait to have you back on as a guest with your next hit record. I love you.”at the 2022 Grammy Awards in April, picking up five trophies including album of the year for, which he co-composed with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

He probably made more money with the residuals of that ridiculous Amazon Prime Day telly ad.

ckkoch3 He'll be missed there, but his heart and priorities are right where they should be. And he's leaving the band in good hands with realLouisCato!

Dang he wins some Grammys then bounces… 😏

I’m happy for him but sad for us.

He had definitely outgrown it but I miss him a lot. He brought so much to the show. I wish him all the best.

Good for him! With several Grammys and an Oscar under his belt, he most certainly outgrown late night tv. Can’t wait to see and hear what he does next. Huge fan

Good, terrible band.

He will leave with grace and gratitude.

This is really sad to hear.

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