Steve Martin blames SNL’s anniversary for Martin Short’s COVID delay. Jost’s joke hits different now.
Did COVID Hit SNL’s 50th Anniversary Event?
Steve Martin’s recent Instagram post suggests Colin Jost’s joke about COVID spreading at SNL’s 50th-anniversary special might have been spot-on.
After Martin Short tested positive for the virus, their upcoming comedy shows in Tennessee and North Carolina were postponed.
Martin shared a backstage photo of Short kissing Maya Rudolph—who reportedly had COVID—with a cheeky caption: “The SNL 50th Covid curse is real.”
When Are Martin & Short’s Rescheduled Shows?
Knoxville’s show was moved to October 17, and Durham’s performance shifted to October 18.
Martin joked about the delay: “I think we’ll be funnier then, anyway.”
Fans are bummed but hopeful for a humor-packed comeback this fall.
What Did Colin Jost Say About the SNL Crowd?
Jost roasted the decision to pack “every beloved entertainer over 60” into Studio 8H during his Weekend Update segment.
His “quad-demic” punchline (“COVID, flu, RSV, and nanovirus”) now feels eerily prophetic.
Turns out, cramming legends into tight spaces might backfire.
Why Was Martin Short “Dragged Off” the SNL Stage?
During the anniversary special, Martin humorously “deported” Short (joking about his Canadian roots) with fake ICE agents.
The duo’s chemistry shone, with Martin quipping, “We can finish each other’s careers.” Sadly, COVID interrupted their real-life tour plans next.
Where Can You Watch the SNL 50th Special Now?
Relive the chaos—or spot who might’ve been patient zero—by streaming SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Peacock.
Just maybe avoid kissing Maya Rudolph backstage afterward.
Quick Facts: SNL 50th COVID Outbreak
- Rescheduled Shows: Knoxville (Oct 17) & Durham (Oct 18).
- Patient Zero? Maya Rudolph hugged Short backstage pre-diagnosis.
- Jost’s Burn: “Packing legends over 60” into one room = risky.
- Martin’s Legacy: Hosted SNL 16 times but never a cast member.
- Stream It: SNL50 special now on Peacock.