Martin Short Got COVID After SNL 50, Steve Martin Says ‘Curse Is Real’

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Actor Martin Short has been confirmed to have COVID-19 after attending SNL50: The Anniversary Special. This was shared by his co-star Steve Martin in an Instagram post on February 20, 2025, which also referenced Maya Rudolph. Consequently, the performances of both Short and Martin, initially scheduled for Knoxville, Tennessee, and Durham, North Carolina, have been rescheduled due to this diagnosis.

Here’s what we know so far about the situation.

Martin Short contracts COVID after SNL 50, Steve Martin comments

On February 16, 2025, Martin Short was found to have contracted COVID-19 following his appearance at the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special.

Steve Martin shared on Instagram on February 20 that their performances in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Durham, North Carolina, have been delayed due to a positive COVID-19 test by both Marty Short and Maya Rudolph. In the post, Martin humorously commented, “It seems Covid has affected Maya, Marty, and I wonder why? The SNL 50th Anniversary’s ‘Covid curse’ appears to be genuine.

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Initially planned for February 22 at the Durham Performing Arts Center and February 23 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium, the shows have been rescheduled. They are now set to take place on October 17 in Knoxville and October 18 in Durham. Martin expressed his apologies for the delay, stating, “I’m really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. I believe we’ll be even funnier then!” At this time, representatives for Short and Rudolph have not offered additional comments.

During SNL 50’s Weekend Update segment, Colin Jost made a reference to the potential risks of assembling numerous seasoned comedians in a confined area. He humorously stated, “With the surge of COVID, flu, RSV, and nanovirus this winter, health professionals are under immense pressure. To avoid complications, we wisely crammed every beloved entertainer over sixty into a petite venue.

Martin, who has appeared on SNL an impressive 16 times, teamed up with Short for the anniversary special. Although Martin was never a permanent cast member, he often graced the show’s stage. In a recent episode that aired in 2022, they both co-hosted, playfully remarking about their long-standing partnership, saying they could “wrap up each other’s careers.” You can catch SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Peacock now.

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2025-02-21 12:41