Martin, 79, and Short, 74, attended the star-studded “ SNL50: The Anniversary Special ” and also have been performing together in the “Dukes of Funnytown Tour,” and Martin said Short’s illness would affect two of their upcoming shows.

Steve Martin says that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph have tested positive for Covid after attending the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special on Sunday.

Steve Martin took to Instagram on February 20 to post a photo of Martin Short and Maya Rudolph kissing and mentioned that both caught COVID during Saturday Night Live's 50 Anniversary Special.

The SNL 50th Covid curse is real,” Steve Martin wrote in a Friday Instagram post that confirmed that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph both have COVID-19. Hmmm … is it a curse, or is it a reasonable outcome after the pair smooched at an event packed with unmasked celebs?

Apparently laughter wasn’t the only contagious thing at “SNL50.” Steve Martin revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday night that Martin Short caught COVID-19 following “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special — and potentially from Maya Rudolph.

T he ever-iconic Saturday Night Live is currently in its landmark 50th season. Created by Lorne Michaels, the late-night sketch comedy show has been airing on NBC since 1975, with

Special Guests: Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan ... also became one step away from joining SNL’s Five Timer’s Club that night. In addition to appearing in a TikTok parody, the Oscar and Grammy ...

“Saturday Night Live’s” recent 50th anniversary ... sharing a friendly smooch with former “SNL” cast member Maya Rudolph at the event. “Maya had Covid. Marty has Covid.