The “Saltburn” actor is joined by “Mean Girls” star Renee Rapp as musical guest.
Its a new year, and that meansSNL in Reviewis back.
We are jumping in withJacob Elordihosting tonight’sSaturday Night Live.
Jacob Elordi hosts ‘SNL’.NBC
The actor has gained prominence through his roles inThe Kissing Boothas well asEuphoria.
Last year, he portrayed Elvis in Sofia Coppola’sPriscillabiopic then starred in zeitgeisty, pulpyTalented Mr. Ripleyspin,Saltburn.
Lets kick things off, folks - former staff writer Steven Castillo returns to the writers room.
Welcome back, sir!
Im always in ski boots, make it make sense, he quips.
JAJs Trump leans into the stream of consciousness pop culture references.
he asks of the originalMean Girlsstar.
He also calls outTwin Peaksand Jeffrey Epstein.
What else does he predict for the coming year?
Frankly, the Purge."
Monologue
Its the first and so far best episode of 2024!
They immediately jump into theSaltburnTikToks.
Elordi opens up to some questions from the audience.
He likesLilo & StitchElvis the best.
Some of the writers and cast (Rosebud Baker!)
Sarah Sherman chimes in to sayThe Kissing Boothwas gross.
He is right not good at public speaking!
Historically, this is usually a slam dunk… but there is little premise here.
Suddenly, a fourth option emerges: Elordi, tall masculine perfection.
She is immediately smitten.
“Club Shay Shay Extended Cut”
Eight hours more, the extended version!
Its a little surface, but Nwodim is fantastic here!
“Entertainment Tonight Lip-Readers”
Awards seasonis underway!
We have had a few high profile moments capturing private conversations among celebrities at things like theGolden Globes.
This is a classic Yang premise, coming out of hisviral lip-syncs.
Their little lesbian intern (Renee Rapp as herself) joins them.
She has had to community service because she has been going off in interviews.
“Bowling Pins”
Heidi Gardneris out bowling with Elordi.
After she knocks down a few pins, a cute animation appears.
A ton of visual bowling puns commence.
For Elordis “split,” the cartoon pins discuss divorce.
Sarah Shermans bowling pin has the best line.
Also: “stuck ball.”
This is hacky, but silly and fun!
“Alaska Airlines Ad”
Still better than Spirit.
Here, the airline promises to make amends.
They will tighten bolts in the plane!
Sully Sullenberger (JAJ) is also being brought out of retirement.
We get a nice shot ofAndrew Dismukesgetting his shirt sucked off.
I will say this about the burgeoning Gen Z icon: she can absolutely belt power ballads like this.
Jeff Richards says, of course, his favorite Broadway musical isMean Girls.
Devon Walker plays Senator Tim Scott who just endorsed Donald Trump.
He riffs on the South Carolina politicians unusual voice.
Like if Bill Clinton was Black, or Forrest Gump doing Ja Rule.
Deobra Redden (Punkie Johnson) went viral for a video of himliterally flying at a judgein her courtroom.
They examine the tape - how did this happen?
!Michael Cheseems to be amused at some of his jokes failing to land tonight.
These bonded women even turn away Mikey Day, an alcoholic just looking for a meeting.
Their hypocrisy is revealed when Jacob Elordi arrives.
Lo, they accept him!
In addition to drugs and booze, he was a sex addict - and apparently a capable lover.
Dont beat yourself off up!
Renee Rapp performs “Not My Fault”
Wow!
It’s Me, Margaret) introduces the performance.
Not My Fault is the lead single from the newMean Girlsmovie musical soundtrack.
(Megan served as host and musical guestin 2022.
Do we briefly) hear Lindsay Lohan at the very top of the song?
Acting Class
Bowen Yang is an acting teacher, giving advice on aspiring thespians.
Cool to see her in a sketch she seems a little shaky.
(Combined withJulia Stiles “Update” appearancea few episodes back, the early 2000s truly are nostalgic now!
Again, Elordi plays someone whose defining trait is he is gorgeous.
He was discovered by Selena Gomez off the plane, never faced rejection, and has not even auditioned.
“Garrett from Hinge: Wedding”
The return of Yang’s Garrett from Hinge!
He was in theTravis Kelce episode.
You cannot kill them!
Tonight, Garrett interrupts Chloe Troasts marriage to Elordi.
We get a fewFamily Guyimpressions.
This is maybe the best Elordi has been all night.
Final Thoughts
Hi!
Want to read a fun interview I just did with former member Taran Killam?Of course you do!
Hes a great guy, and we dig into some fun anecdotes.
Thank you Jeff Richards!
-So tonight leaned on some cameo appearances and “hot guy” tropes.
What if McAdams actually hosted?
Or Rapp?Vote hereand let your voice be heard!
One last thing: wild that PDD’s short film wasannounced, then cut during the live show.
When did that last happen?
Saturday Night Livereturns next week withhost Dakota Johnson and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
