Strike Force Live Show Canceled as Jimmy Kimmel Gets COVID
Strike Force Live Show Canceled as Jimmy Kimmel Gets COVID
A planned live recording of the Strike Force podcast in Las Vegas has been canceled after ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel tested positive for COVID-19. Kimmel was supposed to co-host the show alongside Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert. The podcast, launched last month, aims to raise funds for the TV staffs of the late-night hosts who have been out of work since May. Several other shows in Las Vegas, including Steve Martin’s and Martin Short’s performance, have also been postponed due to COVID-19.
Impact on Late-Night Hosts and TV Staffs
The Strike Force podcast serves as a creative outlet for the late-night hosts and a source of revenue to support their TV staffs. With the lack of late-night shows due to the Writers Guild of America strike, the hosts have been unable to promote new projects and support film studios and authors. The podcast aims to cover the costs of the crews who have been out of work since May. However, the live recording in Las Vegas had to be canceled due to Kimmel’s COVID-19 diagnosis.
Postponement of Other Shows
In addition to the cancellation of the Strike Force podcast recording, other shows in Las Vegas have also been affected by COVID-19. Steve Martin and Martin Short’s performance, titled “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!,” has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases among the crew. The shows were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The postponement is necessary to ensure the safety of the crew and audience members.
