'Colbert Report' halts production for unexplained reasons

Production has halted on "The Colbert Report" for Wednesday and Thursday, according to fans who had tickets for the rest of the week's tapings.

By the CNN Wire Staff Stephen Colbert hasn't made any statements publicly about why his show is on pause. (CNN) — Hold the faux breaking news: "The Colbert Report" has suspended production for at least a couple of days.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert addresses the media after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert addresses the media after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC.

Stephen Colbert Out: "The Colbert Report" has been temporarily suspended. There was some mystery earlier as to why the late-night program had been abruptly cancelled for the rest of the week, but it now appears the show will be out of commission