Stephen Colbert embarrassed himself asking Evelyn for her number in their first meet in front of her parents. The Late Show host hilariously confessed he never even got Evelyn’s number that night, but years later her parents pulled off the unthinkable, turning his awkward courage into a love story he’ll never stop thanking them for. L2

A young, ambitious Stephen Colbert, heart pounding like a drum, locks eyes with the stunning Evelyn McGee at a swanky Charleston gala. But in a moment of sheer audacity – or desperation – he blurts out, “Can I have your number?” Right there, with her stern parents glaring daggers! The room freezes. Evelyn’s cheeks flush crimson, her dad clears his throat like thunder, and Stephen? He slinks away, tail between his legs, without a digit to his name. Humiliation level: maximum!

Fast-forward through the drama: Stephen, now the king of late-night laughs, spills the beans on his show in a viral confession that’s got everyone buzzing. “I bombed so hard that night,” he admits with that signature grin, “but little did I know, her parents were plotting behind the scenes!” Years later, in a twist straight out of a rom-com thriller, Evelyn’s folks pull off the unthinkable – they secretly slip Stephen her number during a “chance” family reunion, convinced he was “the one” after witnessing his bold (if awkward) charm. They even orchestrated a surprise dinner date, turning his flop into fairy-tale gold! The couple ties the knot in 1993, and Stephen gushes he’ll “never stop thanking them for meddling in destiny.”

But hold up – was this heartwarming heroism or parental overreach? Rumors swirl of a hidden story: Evelyn was rebounding from a toxic ex, and her parents, fearing she’d stay single, played Cupid without her full say-so. An anonymous witness from the gala leaks: “I saw the parents whispering after – they were shocked but impressed by his guts!” Netizens are “investigating” old photos, unearthing grainy clips of the awkward ask circulating on TikTok. Even Stephen’s own family admits they were stunned when the truth dropped. And Evelyn? Suspiciously silent on the details during joint appearances – is she grateful or grudge-holding?

Social media is exploding! “Parents saving the day? Adorable AF! ❤️” gushes one fan. But another rages: “This is controlling AF – what if she said no? #RedFlag!” “Leaked clip had me dying – but is this cute or creepy?” blasts a Twitter storm. “My in-laws tried this and it ended in divorce court!” confesses a dramatic commenter.

Was this meddlesome magic or a family fiasco waiting to implode? Spill your take in the comments – did the parents cross a line, or are they ultimate matchmakers? 👇👇👇