"Maya [Rudolph] had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why?," the comedian said while sharing a photo of Short and Rudolph embracing and sharing a kiss. By Lexy Perez Digital Editor and Producer “Maya ...

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Martin Short tested positive for COVID-19 after attending SNL 50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025. Steve Martin announced the news on Instagram on February 20, stating that their upcoming ...

While SNL50 was a hit for NBC and Peacock, at least two Saturday Night Live alums have contracted Covid. On Thursday, Steve Martin revealed his comedy partner Martin Short has tested positive for ...

Steve Martin announces Martin Short caught COVID-19 at 'SNL50' via Instagram.

Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article mischaracterized Steve Martin's role on "Saturday Night Live." He was not a cast member. "SNL50" was a star-studded affair. A comedy ...

Steve Martin says that Martin Short got COVID-19 after appearing on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. “Maya [Rudolph] had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why? The SNL 50th Covid curse ...

Laughter wasn’t the only thing that was contagious during SNL50 on Sunday night. Steve Martin confirmed that both Martin Short and Maya Rudolph caught Covid during the anniversary show, which aired on ...