United Kingdom, Sept. 15 -- Stephen Colbert has joked his new facial hair is "all AI".

The 62-year-old former Late Show star stemmed out at the Emmys on Monday (14.09.26) sporting a full grey goatee, and he described his bold new appearance as "a beard-bot".

Speaking to E! News, he quipped: "This is all AI. This isn't actually on my face.

"This isn't actually on my face. This could transform at any moment into a robot or something.

"This is a beard-bot. I've got to deal with Michael Bay and Gillette."

Colbert was in high spirits after taking home the prize for Outstanding Variety Series months after The Late Show came to an end on CBS in May 2026.

However, he played down the idea of returning to late night television.

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