SNL tries to line up an alternate musical guest after Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID
'SNL' producers 'scrambling' to replace Ed Sheeran amid COVID-19 diagnosis https://t.co/qmgbH5Rm5K pic.twitter.com/8QS3k5KAJ4
- Page Six (@PageSix) October 24, 2021
• The British singer was scheduled to perform on SNL on the November 6th episode hosted by Kieran Culkin, but will be unable to enter the US with a positive COVID diagnosis.
• Sheeran has rescheduled many of his interviews and performances in support for his latest album via video link and he's offering to do the same with SNL but a source close to the show is quoted as saying, "the show likes to have the performer in studio,” and that satellite performances isn't what the show "does"
• The show is trying to find another performer who appeals to a similar audience with names like Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes being mentioned in the article.
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