Martin Short, Maya Rudolph Contract COVID After SNL Special

Steve Martin announced that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph both tested positive for COVID-19 following the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special, resulting in the postponement of their comedy tour dates. Martin humorously referred to the situation as the 'SNL 50th COVID curse' and shared a photo of Short and Rudolph kissing at the event, suggesting a possible source of transmission. Their shows in Durham, North Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee, originally scheduled for February 22-23, have been rescheduled to October 17-18. The anniversary special, which included a packed gathering of SNL alumni, saw over 14 million viewers but also raised concerns about COVID and other illnesses due to its large gathering. Comedian Colin Jost quipped during the special about the risk of spreading illness by bringing many older entertainers together in one space.