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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorChad is leaving Studio 8H.Pete Davidson, who joined “Saturday Night Live” as a relative unknown and has become a superstar whose presence graces gossip pages daily, is expected to leave “Saturday Night Live” after the broadcast of this weekend’s season finale, according to a person familiar with the matter. He is one of a handful of long-serving cast members including Kenan Thompson, Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon whose tenure on the show has come up for scrutiny at the conclusion of recent seasons.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial.“I am Nicole Wallace and you are watching MSNBC News because you have nowhere else to place your anger,” Kate McKinnon said, portraying the anchor introducing the cable network’s trial coverage.Depp, played by Kyle Mooney, took the witness stand to narrate a home security video where property manager Kenan Thompson found feces in his bed, purportedly left by Heard.“I’d like to see more of the video, because it’s funny,” the judge, played by Cecily Strong said, overruling an objection from Heard’s lawyer.“Mr. Depp are you finding this trial amusing?,” Strong asked the smirking witness.“A little yes,” he replied.“So am I,” she said, raising a glass of wine hidden behind her bench as she proposed a toast.Heard’s publicist declined to comment on the cold open when reached by The Post and Depp’s representatives did not immediately respond to a message.Singer and actress Selena Gomez, 29, made her hosting debut and told the cast she was looking for love on the show.“One reason I’m really excited to host SNL is because I’m single and I’ve heard SNL is a great place to find romance,” she said.

Saturday Night Live.”Kyle Mooney played Depp, who, in real life, has alleged that Amber Heard once left a ‘fecal delivery’ on their bed out of anger.When presented with a video of Depp’s property manager (Kenan Thompson) finding the “dookie,” Heidi Gardner, playing Heard’s lawyer, pointed out that the video wouldn’t stand as proof that the feces came from a human — as Heard claims it came from the couple’s dogs.“That’s true, but I’ll allow it, because it does sound fun. And this trial is for fun!” squealed Cecily Strong, playing the judge.Parodying the way the trial has become such a pop culture moment, Strong said, “I think I’ve seen enough. This trial has given me a lot to consider.

There’s been a lot of defecation slung around the past few weeks in Johnny Depp’s ongoing $50 million defamation trial against Amber Heard. Tonight, Saturday Night Live threw some of its own against the wall to see what would stick in the cold open.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Benedict Cumberbatch and members of the “Saturday Night Live” cast showed their support for women’s rights and Roe v.

Regular viewers of “Saturday Night Live” already know that Chloe Fineman can deliver some uncannily accurate celebrity impressions.

Benedict Cumberbatch and a number of “Saturday Night Live” stars took a political stand during the closing moments of the new episode over the weekend.

relied in part on treatises from English jurist Henry de Bracton written in the 13th century to lay out the case for overturning Roe v. Wade, so “SNL” traveled back to the time period to single out the ridiculousness of using that era to relate to women’s rights in 2022.The cold open found Benedict Cumberbatch (a host in a somewhat rare cold open appearance) and “SNL” cast members James Austin Johnson and Andrew Dismukes playing men in the 13th century discussing banning abortion.

Benedict Cumberbatch hosted tonight’s Saturday Night Live to promote his new movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He mentioned the hugely popular Marvel franchise in his opening monologue, and the movie also was referenced in the very last skit, cast member Chloe Fineman’s “The Understudy”.

Benedict Cumberbatch and a number of stars took a political stand during the closing moments of the new episode over the weekend.As the host of this week's, Cumberbatch led the goodnights with the cast and musical guests, Arcade Fire, on stage.However, the star took a quiet stand against the ongoing political controversy surrounding the leaked Supreme Court decision draft that threatens to overturn Roe V. Wade and put women's abortion and reproductive rights at risk.Cumberbatch and cast members Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Chris Redd and Cecily Strong all rocked white T-shirts with 1973 written across the front in blue and red.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“Saturday Night Live” host Benedict Cumberbatch dove right in to the action in his second time out as host, appearing in the cold open sketch that took aim at the Supreme Court’s move on abortion rights and the spectacle of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial.Cumberbatch appeared in a 13th century sword-and-sandals costume, complete with a Prince Valiant wig, as he and two others sitting in a castle debated how to govern women’s reproductive rights. The sketch opened with a voice-over and text scroll that made reference to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s citation of a 17th century British law as a justification for curbing rights protected for a half-century by the landmark 1973 Roe v.

What is said at a comedy show does not stay at a comedy show. Weekend Update co-anchor and Saturday Night Live co-head writer Michael Che learned that this past weekend when a comment he made Friday during a pop-up show at a Minneapolis hair salon made national headlines.

Charli D’Amelio and a 55-year-old man who had a toilet plunger stuck to his nipple.The sketch was barely far-fetched; White House officials briefed 30 viral acts on the app about the war on Thursday over Zoom on Thursday.“People are saying this is the first war fought on TikTok,” the president told the social stars. “This is tough for me because I’m the landline of presidents, that’s why I need you.

J. Kim Murphy Pete Davidson will lead his own comedy series, playing a fictional version of himself.

SoHo grifter — whose elaborate cons were recently dramatized in Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” series.In a new episode of “Inventing Chloe,” Fineman put on Anna Sorokin’s trademark Céline eyeglasses and designer outfits, and became emboldened to boss around and disparage her co-workers.“This food, is like basic, you know? Chips, are like broke ass. We need something more exclusive, like Nobu.

, Aidy Bryant has gone on to earn three Emmy nominations and become a cast favorite during her 10 years on the sketch series. “I’m super, super proud,” Bryant tells ET’s Will Marfuggi while promoting her new role as a love bug named Emmy on the spinoff . “I think it’s a really good group,” Bryant continues.

John Mulaney just reached a huge milestone – becoming an official member of the five-timers club as he hosted the latest episode of Saturday Night Live.

 Saturday Night Live in a move away from the show’s traditional opening sketch.The Chorus, who were founded in 1949 as a way for Ukrainian immigrants to “preserve and cultivate the rich musical heritage of Ukraine”, were introduced by SNL regulars Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon at the show’s opening.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on February 24.The Chorus went on to perform an emotive rendition of ‘Prayer For Ukraine’, which you can watch below.After that, the show went on to reveal a set of candles in the shape of the word ‘Kiev’, Ukraine’s capital, which is still currently under siege.“Prayer for Ukraine” performed by Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York pic.twitter.com/5pi2l1Olpx— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 27, 2022198 Ukrainians – including three children – have been killed at the time of writing, according to Health Minister Viktor Liashko. A further 1,115 people have reportedly been wounded, including 33 children (via Al Jazeera).

extended hiatus to accommodate NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage, with former “SNL” writer John Mulaney hosting for the fifth time.The comic addressed his recent rehabilitation from cocaine addiction in his monologue.“It’s wonderful to be in a place that’s always emphasized sobriety and mental health,” he cracked, while discussing his recovery.In the lead skit, Mulaney played a monkey who presided over a civil case where a woman was mauled by a monkey, as lawyers Kenan Thompson and Cecily Strong appealed to the primate’s animal instincts to win the judge’s favor.The animal-related humor continued in a fake commercial as Strong and Heidi Gardner portrayed dog owners who got into a heated supermarket argument about the quality of their dog food. Mulaney played an impotent man who successfully pressured Gardner into spending $74 on a grass-fed poultry blend.One sketch lampooned the ever-evolving CDC mask mandates, as a group of politically correct people tiptoed around the effectiveness of mask-wearing at a dinner fraught with tension.“Did I have to dump my oldest friend just because he didn’t get a booster?” Mulaney asked, as his friends played by Thompson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang recoiled in horror.A video by the “Please Don’t Destroy” comedy group video imagined a new COVID-19 variant that only had wonderful side effects.

Saturday Night Live decided to skip their normal funny cold open for an emotional performance.

returned for their first show of the month and their first show since Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine.Needing to address the tragedy before the night could begin, the show decided to forgo the usual cold-open sketch in favor of a moving and powerful choir performance paying tribute to the people of Ukraine.The show tapped the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York to take to the iconic Studio 8H stage, behind a platform covered in candles spelling out «Kyiv,» the capital city of Ukraine.Saturday Night Live https://t.co/sJuB8GVVVRAfter the performance, castmemebrs Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon — who have both been tasked in the past with opening somber episodes following national tragedies — walked out to deliver the show's traditional start-line, «Live from New York, it's Saturday Night.» airs live, coast-to-coast, at 11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPete Davidson won’t be live from New York on this particular Saturday night.The “Saturday Night Live” cast member has been cleared to work on the production of “The Home,” the Miramax horror movie being directed by James DeMonaco, according to two people familiar with the matter. A spokesperson for “SNL” could not be reached for immediate comment.

Seth Meyers used to hold the most appearances behind Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update desk.

Ariana DeBose will host the first Saturday Night Live episode of 2022. Show officials announced the line-up for its 15 January show on social media, adding that Roddy Ricch will serve as the musical guest. "First show of 2022!!!" they captioned the reveal on Instagram.

these cops before throwing to a photo from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the capital.The final person to come on the show was Liz Cheney, played by Cecily Strong, who stated, “I’m a congresswoman from Wyoming, I’m endorsed by the NRA and I have an 80% rating from the American Conservative Union,” before adding she’s the daughter of Dick Cheney.

eight-hour tirade on the floor of the House, as he tossed a water bottle around to fill time.“And that brave man stopped the Build Back Better bill from being passed, until it passed the next day in two minutes,” Pirro said.James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump impersonation got the most laughs in the skit, as he went on a meandering rant that started with the infrastructure bill and ended with ridiculous pop culture observations, which excited the fictional Pirro.“It’s terrible what they’re doing

Simu Liu is gearing up to host Saturday Night Live with musical guest Saweetie!

Cecily Strong, 37, was dressed as a clown while bringing up the serious topic of abortion during Weekend Update on the Nov. 6 episode of Saturday Night Live.