Although SNL50 was a huge hit for 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 coronavirus,

The two comedy legends were forced to cancel two upcoming tour dates after attending the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special.

Michael Kovac/Getty Images 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?

Martin Short and Steve Martin had to cancel their following two tour dates because of COVID-19. Martin, 79, noted in an Instagram post on Thursday that his comedy brother-in-arm, Martin Short, 74, caught COVID-19 after “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special occurred.

The star-studded lovefest that was Sunday’s 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” was possibly a superspreader event, according to Steve Martin.

Saturday Night Live’s” recent 50th anniversary special had some unfunny consequences, according to Steve Martin. The comedic actor – who delivered the special’s opening monologue on Sunday – posted a

Don't mess with Meryl Streep! The actress, 75, shocked viewers when she gave the middle finger on camera during Saturday Night Live 's 50th anniversary concert special, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,

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 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.

Steve Martin said, “Do you have your passport on you? ICE, get him!” as men dressed as ICE employees carted Martin Short off the stage.

Steve Martin took to social media to joke about the "SNL50" COVID "curse," which infected both Maya Rudolph and Martin Short.

Steve Martin and Martin Short have postponed upcoming concerts after Short was diagnosed with COVID, Martin said on Instagram. Martin and Short both attended the 'SNL' 50th anniversary show on Sunday.