There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From watching a young version of "Mean Girls" at the Knoxville Children's Theatre to catching Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Knoxville Convention Center,

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 photo on his verified social media on Thursday showing his “Only Murders in the Building” costar and friend Martin Short sharing a friendly smooch with former “SNL” cast member Maya Rudolph at the event.

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,

Behind every joke, there is some truth; at least, that’s what fans hope is the case after Amy Schumer jokingly referenced the Martin Short and Meryl Streep romance rumors on Sunday night (February 16).

Martin says tour dates with Short were rescheduled, posts picture of Maya Rudolph kissing Short at "SNL" 50: "Maya had COVID. Marty has COVID. Wonder why?"

The SNL 50th Covid curse is real,” Martin posted on Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 20, alongside a photo of his Only Murders in the Building co-star kissing Rudolph backstage at the SNL studio. “Unfortunately,

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 NBC and Peacock.

"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.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Steve Martin revealed that his comedy partner had been diagnosed with the virus after filming the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special in New York City over the weekend.