News Bill Maher tests positive for COVID, forcing cancellation of Friday ‘Real Time’ episode May 14, 2021 Bill Keveney, USA TODAY Comments Off on Bill Maher tests positive for COVID, forcing cancellation of Friday ‘Real Time’ episode Talk host Bill Maher, who's fully vaccinated, was found to be positive for COVID after a weekly 'Real Time' test. He's asymptomatic and feeling fine.