Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert looked completely unrecognizable as he sported a fake beard and sunglasses ahead of the DNC.
In addition to the fake beard, Colbert, 60, wore a Chicago Bulls cap and jersey.
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The comedy legend was spotted talking with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on camera at the United Center before the Democratic National Convention.
It is not yet known why Colbert wore this disguise.
Before performing what appears to be a sketch for his late-night show, the host was spotted walking around Chicago.
Colbert was enjoying a hot dog at Wiener’s Circle on Saturday, the report said. Fox 32 Chicago.
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The restaurant shared a photo of Colbert enjoying a hot dog on social media.
“After puking in our old parking lot in 2019 (as recounted by @amysedaris on @smartless), @stephenathome redeemed himself today. Watch the @colbertlateshow Monday night to see the wiener circle featured,” read THE Facebook job.
Colbert will also broadcast his show live from the Midwest as he covers the event.
The late-night host will be joined on the show, which will be broadcast from the Auditorium Theatre, by several high-profile guests.
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will join Colbert on Monday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will join the show Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the Secretary of Transportation will be present. Pete Buttigieg and a performance by Chance the Rapper.
Guests for the remaining two shows have yet to be announced.
Colbert is no stranger to the Windy City.
Items prohibited at the DNC
- Aerosols
- Ammunition
- Animals (other than assistance/guide animals)
- Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions
- Balloons
- Bikes
- Coolers
- Drones and other unmanned aerial systems
- Explosives
- Firearms
- Glass, thermal or metal containers
- Laser pointers
- Pepper spray/mace
- Packages
- Panels exceeding size restrictions (20’x3’x1/4″)
- Structures
- Supports for signs and placards
- Toy guns
- Weapons of all kinds
- Any other item considered to present a potential safety hazard
“I lived in Chicago for 11 years and this city holds a special place in my heart, and not just because of all the Polish sausages that are still stuck in my aorta,” he said. during a show that aired last month.
Before becoming a renowned comedian, Colbert worked at the box office at The Second City in 1987 before joining the touring company in 1991.
Last month, Colbert broadcast live during the Republican National Convention and provided real-time updates despite not traveling to Milwaukee for the event.
The DNC, which runs from August 19-22, is expected to formally nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the Democratic candidates for the 2024 presidential election.
Chicago has since started security reinforcement to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
Strict vehicle checks and a list of prohibited items have been put in place as the Illinois city prepares to welcome thousands of protesters.
The city also closed several streets near the arena, causing heavy traffic jams.
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