Scott Van Pelt Has COVID-19 & Can’t Taste Or Smell, ESPN Show Paused

Scott Van Pelt — one of the best sportscasters on the planet — has been diagnosed with COVID … and his wildly entertaining ESPN show is now on pause indefinitely because of it.

The 54-year-old made the announcement Thursday … saying he can’t smell or taste anything.

Fortunately, SVP said he has no fever, and otherwise feels “fine.”

“Won’t be doing shows for a bit after a positive Covid-19 test,” Van Pelt said … “I will hunker down and hopefully can be back at it before too long.”

Van Pelt — a longtime ESPN talent — took over the midnight edition of “Sportscenter” a few years ago … and his personal touches on the show have made it must-see, late-night TV.

Specifically, Van Pelt’s “One Big Thing” and “Bad Beats” segments have become viral sensations on a weekly basis.