Comedian Michael Che has co-hosted Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live since 2014. During the show’s most recent episode on Jan. 28, Che made a joke about fans of Taylor Swift in relation to the January 6 United States Capitol attack from 2021.
(L-r) Taylor Swift and Michael Che | Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Michael Che made a joke about Taylor Swift’s fans on ‘SNL’
Each week, Che and Colin Jost co-host Weekend Update on SNL. The two cast members satirize a news program and discuss current events with jokes. Occasionally, SNL hosts and cast members make appearances on Weekend Update as characters.
On SNL on Jan. 28, Che made a joke about the Senate hearing for Live Nation and Ticketmaster that addressed the rising cost of concert tickets.
“During the Senate hearings investigating Live Nation and the monopoly on concert ticket sales, fans of...
(L-r) Taylor Swift and Michael Che | Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Michael Che made a joke about Taylor Swift’s fans on ‘SNL’
Each week, Che and Colin Jost co-host Weekend Update on SNL. The two cast members satirize a news program and discuss current events with jokes. Occasionally, SNL hosts and cast members make appearances on Weekend Update as characters.
On SNL on Jan. 28, Che made a joke about the Senate hearing for Live Nation and Ticketmaster that addressed the rising cost of concert tickets.
“During the Senate hearings investigating Live Nation and the monopoly on concert ticket sales, fans of...
- 2/1/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Colin Jost became a household name for his humorous delivery of the “news” on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update.” He might also have garnered a fair amount of fame simply for being Scarlett Johansson’s husband. But the comedian has carved his own path to the spotlight.
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
Just as SNL helped cast members like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Hader launch careers beyond the live stage at NBC, Jost has also dipped his toe into other acting waters. And whether he’s to be believed or not, it’s landed him some high-profile acting gigs — perhaps even without formal auditions.
Colin Jost joined ‘SNL’ in 2005 as a writer Saturday Night Live — “John Mulaney” Episode 1790 — Pictured: Anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, October 31, 2020 — (Photo by: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Jost has been an on-screen SNL regular for almost a decade. But he...
- 1/29/2023
- by Nikelle Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Global’s “Saturday Night Live” is undergoing more change.
Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor and Aristotle Athari will not return for season 48 of “SNL”, according to Deadline. Their departures follow those of marquee cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney.
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Aristotle Athari on “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” — Photo: Kyle Dubiel/NBC
Moffat and Villaseño were promoted to the main cast in 2018 after joining in 2016. Athari only linked up with “SNL” last season.
“SNL” creator Lorne Michaels previously described 2022 as a “year of change” for the long-running sketch-comedy series. Head of talent Lindsay Shookus also recently exited the show after two decades with the program.
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“Saturday Night Live” airs at 11:30 p.m. Et/8:30 p.m.
Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor and Aristotle Athari will not return for season 48 of “SNL”, according to Deadline. Their departures follow those of marquee cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney.
Read More: Carol Burnett Fans Are Desperate For The 89-Year-Old To Host ‘SNL’
Aristotle Athari on “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” — Photo: Kyle Dubiel/NBC
Moffat and Villaseño were promoted to the main cast in 2018 after joining in 2016. Athari only linked up with “SNL” last season.
“SNL” creator Lorne Michaels previously described 2022 as a “year of change” for the long-running sketch-comedy series. Head of talent Lindsay Shookus also recently exited the show after two decades with the program.
Read More: Kate McKinnon ‘Felt Ashamed’ For Breaking Character On ‘SNL’: ‘There’s Something Unprofessional About It’
“Saturday Night Live” airs at 11:30 p.m. Et/8:30 p.m.
- 9/1/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
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