Jimmy Kimmel, Sherri Shepherd, Steve Martin cancel shows due to COVID-19

Karen Butler
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Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney attend the Children's Hospital Los Angeles CHLA gala at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2022. Kimmel tested positive for COVID-19 and is canceling his upcoming live shows. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Jimmy Kimmel, Sherri Shepherd, Steve Martin have all announced they are canceling upcoming shows because of COVID-19.

"Well, Las Vegas, I got Covid, and sadly, we need to cancel this weekend's Strike Force Three show," Kimmel posted on X Wednesday, referring to the comedy stage show he planned to star in with Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert.

"I could never live with myself if I got my hometown friends sick. Thanks to all who purchased tickets, everyone will get full refunds and we will try to reschedule if possible."

Tapings of Shepherd's daytime talk show were also canceled this week after the host tested positive for the virus.

The news was posted on the Sherri Instagram page.

Sherri Shepherd arrives on the red carpet at the "Top Gun: Maverick" New York screening at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem in New York City in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Sherri Shepherd arrives on the red carpet at the "Top Gun: Maverick" New York screening at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem in New York City in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

"I am absolutely heartbroken that I cannot return to host my show this week," Shepherd wrote.

"As soon as I get the all-clear from my doctor, I look forward to coming back strong to deliver the fun, laughter and a real good time."

Steve Martin arrives on the red carpet at "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" part of New York Film Festival at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 Theater in 2016. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Steve Martin arrives on the red carpet at "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" part of New York Film Festival at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 Theater in 2016. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Martin was planning to take the stage in Las Vegas this weekend, but also had to scrap the dates.

"Unfortunately, our sold-out shows at the Wynn in Las Vegas this Friday and Saturday has to be postponed because of rampant Covid in our crew and one other essential guy," Martin wrote on X.

Jimmy Fallon arrives on the red carpet for The Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the Costume Institute opening of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" in New York City in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Jimmy Fallon arrives on the red carpet for The Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the Costume Institute opening of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" in New York City in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

He then quipped: "We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we are moving to mid-December, where your tickets will be honored with an added "date-moving tax," of nine thousand dollars."

Stephen Colbert (L) and Evelyn McGee-Colbert arrive for the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles in 2019. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Stephen Colbert (L) and Evelyn McGee-Colbert arrive for the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles in 2019. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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