The pandemic might seem to be over for many, but the case is different for the renounced comedian Jimmy Kimmel who had just tested positive for Covid-19. The talk show host said Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return Tuesday night, with comedian Mike Birbiglia to serve as guest host.

“Our daughter brought us COVID (even though we specifically asked her not to),”. “All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on. Apologies to [Tom Cruise and Iliza Shlesinger] and thanks to Mike Birbiglia, who’ll be filling in for me starting [Tuesday] night.” Kimmel Twitted.

Birbiglia replied to the tweet, stating: “I must be the first person to ever deplane a Southwest Airlines flight and find out they’re guest-hosting a late-night talk show. Sending love to the Kimmels. See you on the TV [Tuesday], friends.”

Our daughter brought us covid (even though we specifically asked her not to) All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on. Apologies to @TomCruise & @iliza and thanks to Mike Birbiglia @birbigs who’ll be filling in for me starting tomorrow night

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 2, 2022