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00:00Hear me now, children, for my occupation is of much import.
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at SNL hosts
00:08who went above and beyond what we anticipated.
00:11Guys, I'm backstage where things are really heating up,
00:13and I think I might be busting a move.
00:18Number 30. Emma Thompson.
00:20She's married to Kenan Thompson, so she had to host eventually.
00:23It's incredible to be working alongside my beloved husband of 16 years, Kenan Thompson.
00:30In all seriousness, Emma Thompson is no stranger to quirky characters.
00:35Being best known for period dramas, though,
00:38many were surprised to find just how well this British actress fit in at Studio 8H.
00:42In addition to working off Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with ease,
00:46Thompson displays her rarely seen physical comedy chops.
00:49No, stop!
00:58I said back and forth.
01:01She can go from a proper British etiquette coach
01:04to a WWE personality in the blink of an eye.
01:07In another sketch, she explores the two faces of motherhood,
01:10exposing the horror show underneath the flowery surface.
01:13I don't even remember you ever yelling at me.
01:16How could I yell at this face?
01:20Oh my God, look what you did to the TV!
01:23From a golden age film actress to a Judge Judy clone,
01:26Thompson's Emmy-nominated appearance slaps in more ways than one.
01:30Excuse me, you do not in here to her.
01:34Number 29. Sterling K. Brown.
01:36When he hosted SNL in March 2018,
01:39Sterling K. Brown had recently broken through to the A-list tier.
01:42My name is Sterling K. Brown.
01:44And the K stands for Kathleen.
01:49However, the This Is Us and Black Panther cast member
01:52was still primarily seen as a dramatic actor.
01:54His comedic skills hadn't been tested on a scale quite like this.
01:58We walked away from Brown's episode with three unexpected revelations.
02:02First, how you remind me by Nickelback's sleighs.
02:06And we say that without a shred of irony.
02:09I never made it as a wise man.
02:12I couldn't cut it as a poor man.
02:15Second, we also have a serious problem with people who don't like Shrek.
02:18You have seen Shrek, right?
02:22No, we've seen it.
02:23Justin, drop it.
02:24This is hilarious to me.
02:25Myers, Murphy, Diaz, Lithgow, a murderous roll of voice talent.
02:29Can you say the same for Coco? I doubt it.
02:31Third, and above all else, Brown is a comedic treasure,
02:35able to deliver even the most absurd lines with such conviction.
02:39We're used to Brown making us cry.
02:40Just not with tears of laughter.
02:42What do I know? I'm just some Harvard doctor.
02:44Number 28, John McCain.
02:47Six years before attaining the Republican presidential nomination,
02:50Arizona Senator John McCain joined the small group of politicians who have hosted SNL.
02:55They asked President Bush to do it,
02:58but apparently he doesn't like to work on weekends.
03:01He was also the first sitting senator to host.
03:03McCain played himself in multiple sketches,
03:06holding back his smiles as Daryl Hammond bombarded him with questions about a 2004 run.
03:10So you would not disagree with the president were you to debate him in 2004?
03:16I have no interest in running.
03:18No interest, but you're open to the possibility.
03:21Funny to think Hammond would regularly impersonate McCain down the line.
03:25McCain wasn't afraid to get silly,
03:27especially in a Lifetime parody where he played Amy Poehler's creepy close-talking husband.
03:31Mr. Pemberton, for the last time,
03:33you are not allowed in the witness stand while your wife is testifying.
03:38I'm sorry, Your Honor. I can't be away from her for long.
03:42Again, funny that McCain and Poehler's paths would cross again in Parks and Recreation.
03:46Could you give me a minute here, please?
03:49Are you okay? Can I get you anything?
03:52I would like you to just leave and give me a little privacy here, please.
03:55All right. Sorry. I hope everything's okay.
04:00Nosy people.
04:00You got the sense that McCain was glad to be there,
04:03and unlike some other Republican candidates,
04:06the cast was happy to have him.
04:13Harry Styles has already served as an SNL musical guest,
04:17both as a One Direction member and as a solo act.
04:20In 2019, Styles carried double duties, hosting for the first time.
04:24Saturday Night Live and I have taken things to the next level.
04:29And just like all my serious relationships,
04:31we're all going to spend one incredible night together.
04:34It was uncharted territory in more ways than one,
04:36as Styles had only recently entered the acting game with Dunkirk.
04:40He had done drama, but was comedy in Styles' DNA?
04:44Styles immediately establishes that comedy comes to him almost as naturally as music,
04:48combining the two in his monologue.
04:51I don't know if you heard or not, but I'm not in a boy band anymore.
04:56I'm in a man band now.
04:57While Styles beams with his signature showmanship,
05:00he doesn't hesitate to unleash his goofy side,
05:03most notably during an unhinged duet with Aidy Bryant.
05:10Be it music, drama, or comedy,
05:12Styles proves that he could take his career in any number of directions.
05:23Patrick Swayze had established himself as a tough guy with dirty dancing skills.
05:27When he hosted SNL in October 1990, he had only dabbled in comedy.
05:33And I'm very excited about doing the show and I feel ready for it.
05:36Few could have imagined he would play an essential role
05:39in one of the most iconic sketches ever.
05:41Chris Farley is the scene stealer in Chippendale's audition,
05:44but the sketch would not work without Swayze,
05:47who doesn't get enough credit for keeping it together.
05:49We legitimately believe him as an eager young dancer in awe of Farley's sexy moves.
05:55Swayze wasn't exclusively the straight guy either,
05:58playing a stereotypical hillbilly with a short fuse,
06:00and sending up his role in Ghost.
06:02Please, Molly, you're ruining the sound for me, stop!
06:05The late actor only hosted once,
06:08but his presence on the show left a lasting impression.
06:10That was the time of my life.
06:14This English singer had two musical guest stints under her belt
06:18when she was a teenager.
06:19She was a singer and a singer-songwriter,
06:22had two musical guest stints under her belt
06:24when she made the leap to host in October 2020.
06:27I'd rather just put on some wigs, and this is all mine, by the way.
06:30Have a glass of wine or six and just see what happens.
06:32While she didn't take on double duties,
06:34Adele still naturally got to sing during the Bachelor sketch.
06:38Okay, thank you.
06:38I've got this reminder for me of when we were young.
06:44We met today.
06:45Adele brought sharp comedic timing to her fiery diva persona.
06:49She was also well-suited to play an elegant ghost haunting Chad.
06:52If you fail me, I will be most displeased.
06:59Okay.
06:59Although Adele kept her cool for much of the episode,
07:02her most memorable sketch was the one that destroyed her.
07:05After a relatively smooth beginning,
07:07Adele was hit with a wave of giggles during the African tourism sketch.
07:11No host sets out to slip up on SNL,
07:14but sometimes the best hosts are the ones with breaking points.
07:17Adele meets that criteria.
07:19Last night?
07:22Awesome, thanks, I'm gone.
07:27Unlike some comedians, Nate Bargetti hasn't strayed far from his roots
07:31by starring in a ton of movies and sitcoms.
07:33For the most part, he's stuck to playing himself.
07:35Look, if you're at home, I'm as shocked as you are that I'm here.
07:38SNL wasn't a huge deviation, basing his monologue around his stand-up act.
07:43It was uncertain if Bargetti's deadpan humor
07:45would translate well to traditional character-based sketch comedy, however.
07:52Yes, I'm sorry.
07:53Bargetti didn't just exceed expectations,
07:56he headlined one of the modern era's most memorable sketches.
07:59Washington's Dream is funny on paper,
08:02but Bargetti's understated matter-of-fact delivery made the sketch an instant classic.
08:16It even got a follow-up when Bargetti hosted again the next year.
08:28Bargetti can make the phone book sound funny,
08:30and SNL has provided a wider platform for that unique talent.
08:37A talent taken far too soon,
08:39it is nonetheless remarkable how much Chadwick Boseman
08:42is nonetheless remarkable how much Chadwick Boseman accomplished during a short lifetime,
08:47especially while he was privately facing cancer.
08:50You would never guess Boseman was dealing with something so serious
08:53when he hosted SNL in April 2018.
08:55I'm so happy to be hosting Saturday Night Live,
08:58only two months after Black Panther came out.
09:04But, but, it's still before The Avengers, so we're not completely late.
09:08Fresh off the success of Black Panther,
09:11Boseman was officially a blockbuster superstar.
09:13T'Challa might not be the quippiest superhero,
09:16but Boseman proved he can bring the laughs with sketches like Black Jeopardy.
09:21Something tells me that I should say it.
09:23Say it!
09:24Oh, hell nah, Karen.
09:26Keep your brand-ass potato salad to yourself.
09:29In addition to poking fun at his MCU persona,
09:32Boseman branched out as a straight-faced doctor and R. Kelly?
09:36Boseman was really game for anything.
09:39Popcorn in the bag, popcorn in the bag, baby.
09:45Even if Boseman is best remembered for his dramatic performances,
09:48his appearance on SNL showed that his range knew no limits.
09:53Come on, Daniels, get in there.
09:55No, no, no, this is for me, and I need this, and I'm getting it.
09:59Number 22, Pedro Pascal.
10:01Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us confirmed
10:05Pedro Pascal was the real deal.
10:07Yet it was his appearance on SNL that left us saying,
10:09this guy can do no wrong.
10:11The other day, a guy stopped me on the street and said,
10:14my son loves The Mandalorian.
10:16And the next thing I know, I'm FaceTiming with a six-year-old
10:19who has no idea who I am because my character wears a mask for the entire show.
10:23Although we knew Pascal could be funny and charming off-screen,
10:26he had only starred in a few comedies at this point.
10:29The episode had fun with Pascal's newfound reputation as the internet's daddy.
10:34Thank you, I think.
10:36Pascal also brought his Joel persona to the Mushroom Kingdom as a gritty Mario.
10:40You got a name?
10:42It's a me, Mario.
10:46While these sketches seemed to be in his wheelhouse,
10:48Pascal demonstrated the full extent of his wackiness as an overprotective mother,
10:52an Italian waiter, and a hospital patient with an accent hard to distinguish.
10:56People always gonna do the dumb.
10:59And that's the truth.
11:01Scoring him an Emmy nomination, we officially entered the Pascal-a-sauce.
11:06Number 21, Ryan Gosling.
11:08From Close Encounter to Beavis and Butthead,
11:11each of Ryan Gosling's SNL appearances has produced at least one viral sensation.
11:15You two really don't know that you look like Beavis and Butthead?
11:18I've heard rumblings that I look like someone from TV.
11:24Given his work in comedies like Barbie and The Nice Guys,
11:27it should come as no surprise that SNL was right up Gosling's alley.
11:30When he first hosted in 2015, though, Gosling's filmography was mainly comprised of dramas,
11:36often tackling the themes of sex and violence.
11:38Gosling's filmography was a mix of comedy and comedy.
11:41Gosling's filmography was a mix of comedy and comedy.
11:44Gosling's filmography was mainly comprised of dramas,
11:47often tackling dark subject matter.
11:49Gosling would bring that intensity to sketches like Santa Baby and Papyrus.
11:53You've shown me this before.
11:54I don't even think this is literally Papyrus.
11:56Maybe that was a starting point, but they clearly modified this.
11:59But whatever they did, it wasn't enough!
12:02Yet there's a whole other side to Gosling.
12:05Nowhere was that better exemplified than when Kate McKinnon's Colleen Rafferty
12:09left Gosling desperately trying to hide the smirk on his face.
12:12So I had to just chill up there with my damn coot-coot and prune shoe
12:17till the place opened up.
12:23Gosling is one host we look forward to seeing break every time,
12:27making him an unexpected fan favorite.
12:29One could mix them into some sort of dessert salad.
12:33Yes. Did you just come up with that?
12:35Yes.
12:37Number 20, Travis Kelce.
12:40It's great to be here.
12:41And if you don't know, I just won my second Super Bowl.
12:47Before he was known to many people as Taylor Swift's boyfriend,
12:51this Super Bowl winner established himself as a star tight end.
12:55His electric personality made him a fun addition to the show.
12:58Now are you ready?
12:59I am ready!
13:02Too slow, fatso. Who's next?
13:05Shut up!
13:05Are you kidding? Don't you do that to him!
13:07You're next.
13:08From an engaging monologue to hilarious pre-taped sketches,
13:11the Kansas City footballer defies the negative stereotype
13:14about athletes appearing on SNL.
13:16I already know what I want. I'll have a 64-ounce porterhouse.
13:19Rare.
13:20Okay, so unfortunately we do not serve giant steaks here.
13:25The Super Bowl champ sends up his jock persona,
13:28willing to make fun of himself in sketches like straight male friend.
13:31He also finds time to reference his day job in the NFL.
13:35Kelce does it all like he's been making comedy for years,
13:38clearly enjoying himself throughout the experience.
13:40But if you aren't missing a little drama,
13:42just say this, I, uh, bet I'm faster than you.
13:47Dog.
13:48Bro, for real?
13:49You think you're faster than me?
13:51Number 19, Megan Thee Stallion.
13:53When she's not conquering the rap charts,
13:55Megan Thee Stallion is more than ready to step into the SNL arena.
13:59The artist also shows off her comedic timing in scenes such as Classroom.
14:03Let's all try to be more like La Quanticia.
14:06My name is Amy.
14:09Quiet unless called on.
14:11More than anything, the musician brings a contagious energy
14:14to every single moment no matter how many lines she has.
14:18Let's start off in a squat and pop, and squat and pop.
14:23There's also a sketch called Hot Girl Hospital
14:25that's tailor-made for her performance skills and signature swagger.
14:29What's her status?
14:3046, female, made as hell.
14:33Made as hell.
14:34She ain't giving what hope be gave.
14:36Oh my god, and the fit.
14:38Trash.
14:39Garbage.
14:41Able to take her stage persona into sketches,
14:43she could easily translate this newfound talent into a second career.
14:46We got broke and we don't know each other.
14:49We got broke so we all have to suffer.
14:53Her confidence and happiness takes each scene to another level.
14:56Your depleted whoopee cushions are not going anywhere.
15:00In fact, I'm gonna let you lead the class and erase those asses.
15:05Thanks, Sgt. Cake.
15:06Number 18, Rami Malek.
15:09Known for his Oscar-winning performance in Bohemian Rhapsody,
15:12Rami Malek has a distinct talent that's granted him massive acclaim.
15:16Finally, from SNL, Pete Davidson.
15:19What up? What up?
15:21Yo, do I have to sit next to Rami Malek?
15:25I mean, his eyes are freaking me out.
15:27His time on SNL avoids the obvious references to Freddie Mercury
15:31and instead throws him in the deep end of crazy sketches.
15:35I'm backed up and it's pissing me off.
15:38Oh, wow.
15:39This includes the subtle work as the artist Todd,
15:42with some incredible moves to complement the wonderfully bizarre sketch.
15:50He also shines opposite scene partners such as Aidy Bryant
15:54and special guest Daniel Craig.
15:56The performer even finds time to do a purposefully bad impression of Pete Davidson.
16:01Which Revolutionary War battle was fought in your hometown, New York City?
16:08How would I know that?
16:10I mean, I went to school in Staten Island.
16:14Even if he looks a little out of his comfort zone,
16:16Malek completely delivers in a new medium.
16:20Number 17, Claire Foy.
16:22Gaining international fame from The Crown,
16:24this actress is an expert in period drama.
16:27It's such an honor to be here hosting Saturday Night Live,
16:31or as we call it in England, Sunday Morning.
16:35Her ability to channel historical characters
16:37makes certain sketches feel even more authentic.
16:40In maybe her best performance,
16:42Foy turns into an early 20th century woman
16:45writing letters to her soldier husband.
16:47Your adoring husband, James.
16:50James, sounds dreadful.
16:54Love, Margaret.
17:00Her work in a Netflix parody proves that she can also make fun of her claim to fame.
17:05Some might think that this is her only strong suit,
17:07but the performer can also switch accents.
17:09How was work, Charlie?
17:11Oh, the boss let me out early, so I only had to work 14 hours.
17:15Here's the money I made, Mother.
17:16Oh, you say that for your mother?
17:18Oh, you say that for yourself.
17:20Her American character alongside Kate McKinnon
17:23also proves another highlight for the episode.
17:25I hear Bobby's very happy, but I gotta ask you,
17:28what happens to the old goo mom?
17:30Oh, well, you didn't hear it from me,
17:32but uh, she called the house.
17:36For anybody that believes in her as only Queen Elizabeth II,
17:40they will likely be pleasantly surprised by her appearance.
17:43Number 16, Seth MacFarlane.
17:46Seth MacFarlane has had tremendous success with his animated shows
17:49like Family Guy and American Dad.
17:51While most of his work is done behind the scenes,
17:53some don't realize he's equally skilled in front of a camera.
17:56Look, I'm not doing the voices, I'm just talking.
17:58No, no, not you, you idiot.
18:00Seth, he's doing the voices.
18:02His vocal abilities came in handy for characters
18:04such as a spoon maker and a puppet class instructor.
18:07Maybe my guy, maybe he's a real nerd and he could say,
18:10hey ranger, can you tell me where in this forest I can plug in my laptop?
18:15Trying his hand at impressions,
18:17MacFarlane even excels as Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte.
18:20His years as a comedy writer, director and voice actor
18:24more than prepared him for the diverse sketchwork of SNL.
18:27By the end of his episode,
18:28you'd be forgiven if you thought he already had his own variety show.
18:32Yes, you don't stutter, sir.
18:34The question was worded in such a way that it was hard to tell
18:38if yes or no was the correct answer, sir.
18:40The correct answer is the honest one, you maggot.
18:43Number 15, Billie Eilish.
18:45As a Grammy-winning artist,
18:47Billie Eilish is among the more unique musicians of her generation.
18:56She was also an unlikely all-star on Saturday Night Live.
18:59The writers prepared some award-worthy sketches for the performer,
19:03putting her in a hilarious hotel commercial.
19:05Our rooms provide every comfort required by law.
19:10Tiny soap and plastic.
19:12Phone that blinks.
19:14Eilish also uses her voice in a variety of funny ideas.
19:18From holiday-themed sketches to her work as an obscure performance artist,
19:22the singer stretches her vocal chords in multiple styles.
19:25Y'all are up here, but hip-hop is down here, okay?
19:27The streets are in the knees.
19:29It's honestly impressive to see her performing at such a high level
19:32throughout the show beyond the musical work.
19:35Taking a chance,
19:36Eilish creates an unexpected audition tape for future comedic roles.
19:50With his star-making role in Mad Men,
19:52Jon Hamm was first widely known as Don Draper.
19:55His hosting work on SNL gave people a glimpse into his extensive comedy chops.
20:00He plays opposite Michael Bublé just as well as he does any other cast member.
20:05In the 8 p.m. show, Michael is a ventriloquist.
20:08At 11 p.m., he does a one-man show about William Faulkner.
20:12Don't you think it would just be better if I sang in the shows?
20:15Playing it straight or leaning into wacky parts,
20:17there's nothing the actor can't do.
20:19There's also a holiday-themed sketch that allows the performer
20:22to do an underrated James Mason impression.
20:25She's a pirate, Bryce.
20:27My Jolly Roger was at full mass the whole drive over.
20:31Even his wordless performance as a saxophone player can pull in major laughs.
20:42Hamm doesn't miss a beat in any scene,
20:45always willing to take a chance and frequently succeeding.
20:48Tonight I'm here to talk to you about a product that doesn't need any glitz or gloss.
20:53It's a product that speaks for itself,
20:55and I'm proud to endorse it.
20:57Jon Hamm's Jon Hamm.
21:00You can eat in the bathroom.
21:05From Star Wars to Black Swan,
21:07this Oscar winner is mainly known for blockbusters and dramas.
21:10What's a day in the life of Natalie Portman like?
21:12Do you really want to know?
21:14Please.
21:14Her first hosting gig at SNL may have seemed like a stretch on paper,
21:18but viewers were quickly won over by her show-stopping performance.
21:22The dramatic actress tears down her serious reputation with a memorable digital short.
21:31On her second visit to the show,
21:34she even did it again with the same hilarious attitude.
21:44Outside of her hip-hop skills,
21:46Portman can pull off characters as unexpected as Eleven from Stranger Things.
21:50Whether she's making fun of the entertainment business or her own life,
21:54the actress earned enough goodwill to host the show twice.
22:01As you might be able to tell,
22:02I've lost my voice because of all the screaming I did in the last hour.
22:08Always an exciting musical act,
22:10Bruno Mars is also a more than entertaining host.
22:13Now I have to say I'm a little nervous.
22:15I mean, I've never done comedy before.
22:16I have no acting experience at all.
22:19I've never even done a shampoo commercial, which...
22:22Joking about his nervousness in the monologue,
22:24Mars later establishes that he is born ready for any challenge.
22:31His natural charisma translates to an eclectic bunch of sketches
22:37that includes one about a scary ride.
22:40Playing a spooky animatronic,
22:41the vocalist can make his robotic movements as effective as his dance moves.
22:53He also has fun dressing up to play a loud guest on a talk program.
22:57Mars shows off his commanding stage presence in every sketch,
23:01revealing that he can't help but steal the scene with every new character.
23:05The uptown funk artist does it all while pulling double duty as a host and musical guest.
23:20You might know Christoph Waltz best for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films,
23:24but his SNL appearance reminds people of his diverse talents.
23:31The esteemed actor has both goofy energy and a dry sense of humor
23:34that he utilizes in an equally successful way.
23:47He can even play the straight man against crazy characters from the likes of Fred Armisen.
23:54The performer also shows that he's comfortable in controversial sketches.
24:06Perhaps his best part in the episode comes from a parody of Django Unchained.
24:10Playing a very different take on Jesus,
24:13Waltz isn't afraid to go for broke in a wild premise.
24:16No more Mr. Nice Jesus.
24:21We all know that Christopher Walken doesn't take himself very seriously,
24:24but that was not the case in 1990.
24:26Back then, Walken was known for his dramatic roles in movies,
24:30primarily A View to a Kill, The Dead Zone and especially The Deer Hunter,
24:35for which he won an Academy Award.
24:37However, he blew SNL fans away on January 20, 1990
24:41and later became one of the show's most iconic hosts.
24:46He became known for his Continental sketches,
24:49where he portrayed a very creepy and perverted man,
24:52and the famous Behind the Music sketch where he repeatedly asked for more cowbell.
25:05Walken is now an SNL veteran, having hosted the show seven times.
25:12Before he became a star,
25:15Before his stint as an SNL host on September 25, 1993,
25:19no one really knew how Charles Barkley would handle being in front of the camera.
25:22Remember, this was three years before everyone beheld the beauty that is Space Jam.
25:27While he was a master of the basketball court,
25:29that didn't mean he'd be comfortable on the stage.
25:34Luckily, his first appearance was fantastic,
25:37and he hosted the show three more times.
25:45Sure, you can tell he's hella nervous in front of the camera,
25:48and his delivery can sometimes be a little awkward,
25:50but for a non-actor, he does just fine.
26:10Chance the Rapper received mainstream recognition
26:12with his 2013 mixtape, Acid Rap,
26:15and three years later, took home the Grammy for Best Rap with his follow-up, Coloring Book.
26:19This also led to an SNL hosting gig on November 18, 2017,
26:24easily one of the best episodes of the entire year.
26:30Chance seems to have an inherent skill for comedy,
26:32as his delivery and timing were immaculate,
26:35particularly during that hilarious sketch where he played an NBA reporter
26:39who didn't know a thing about hockey.
26:42His ridiculous Steve Harvey impersonation was also on point.
26:51What can we say? The man is talented.
26:57No, we do not mean the action movie star Dwayne Johnson.
27:01We mean The Rock.
27:02That's how far back his hosting duties go.
27:13While The Rock was always a tongue-in-cheek personality,
27:16non-wrestling fans were certainly apprehensive about having a wrestler doing legitimate comedy.
27:20Luckily, he proved to be a ton of fun,
27:23and has since become a member of the Five-Timers Club.
27:31He is always game,
27:33whether he's taking meth for his erectile dysfunction,
27:36or playing a gun-toting Bambi,
27:38and he always makes a joke funny no matter how lame or dark it may be.
27:47Well, such is the power of a great comedic actor.
27:53Taylor Swift is an undeniably talented musician and songwriter,
27:57but her acting leaves a lot to be desired.
27:59Have you seen Valentine's Day?
28:02Gah.
28:02That being said, she was a surprisingly great host for the night of November 7th, 2009.
28:08I like glitter and sparkly dresses,
28:11but I'm not gonna talk about that in my monologue.
28:16Her little goofy monologue song was a thing of beauty,
28:19and she managed to be hilariously self-deprecating and snarky.
28:22She also showed off some killer impressions of Kate Gosselin, Shakira, and Bella Swan.
28:27Hey, Lomax.
28:28So you're hanging with Philip Frank now?
28:30What do you have against the Franks?
28:32Yeah, this was back when making fun of Twilight was still funny.
28:35She hasn't hosted since then,
28:36but we certainly wouldn't mind if her first go was any indication.
28:43We're sure Kristen Stewart is a lovely person,
28:46but it's no secret that audiences were dreading her hosting gig.
28:49Even though she can be a good actor,
28:51she's primarily known for portraying the endlessly boring and dull Bella Swan.
28:55And she is quite a jittery and quiet person,
28:58which doesn't exactly lend itself to live comedy.
29:01That said, she was a surprisingly great host.
29:06Stay with me.
29:10What about my hungry guys?
29:13And what are you hungry for?
29:15Sure, she was still her fidgety self,
29:17but her Totino sketch was sexy as hell.
29:20And the family feud sketch was hilarious.
29:23Oi, and toot-o-ben.
29:24I love the American Super Bowl,
29:26where millions of people come together to watch TV and eat this garbage.
29:30Oh, and who could forget the majesty that was her accidental and adorable F-bomb?
29:34We've got a great show, and I totally care that I'm here,
29:37because it's the coolest thing ever.
29:38Oh!
29:41Oh my God, and I'm sorry, and unless your car is also here...
29:44Her episode was pure entertainment.
29:46And really, what more can we ask for?
29:51Ariana Grande had appeared as a musical guest before hosting on March 12, 2016.
29:56Defying expectations regarding the young diva pop star's comedic hosting skills,
30:00she silenced critics with a truly memorable performance.
30:04It's been a dream of mine to be on this stage ever since I was a little girl,
30:07which was two months ago.
30:09She started well by singing about her future scandals,
30:12before delivering some incredible vocal impressions of various artists
30:16like Rihanna, Shakira, and Britney Spears.
30:25Her spot-on impersonation of the annoyingly relatable Jennifer Lawrence
30:28was also a huge hit,
30:30and one of the standout moments of the night.
30:33Jennifer!
30:33I'm just like a snackaholic.
30:35I mean, I love Pringles.
30:36If no one's looking, I'll eat like a whole can.
30:38Like, every day is my cheat day, you know what I mean?
30:44With this episode, we realized that Ariana Grande is just as funny as she is talented.
30:52There's no denying it.
30:54Professional athletes can be awful hosts.
30:56Luckily, Peyton Manning was one of the good ones.
31:03Get your head out of your ass!
31:05On March 24th, 2007,
31:07audiences could have been forgiven for expecting another painful show
31:10starring a stiff and too serious athlete.
31:12But Manning was game for some truly outrageous skits,
31:15and surprised everyone with his charisma and comedic timing.
31:18The new Mercedes 550.
31:20A meatloaf lover's dream.
31:22His United Way skit is still fondly remembered,
31:25and he proved to be at least a double threat with his dancing abilities.
31:28Peyton Manning may be the funniest athlete to have ever graced Saturday Night Live.
31:36When fans first heard that NSYNC's Justin Timberlake
31:38would be hosting the show on October 11th, 2003,
31:41many let out a collective groan.
31:49They expected a spoiled, sanitized, and awkward musical megastar
31:54who thought he was above the cast.
31:56We're looking at you, Bieber.
31:57So imagine our surprise when JT became one of the best SNL hosts ever.
32:02He's now hosted the show five times,
32:04and made countless cameos,
32:06with Dick in a Box becoming one of the most popular skits in the show's history.
32:23He's effortlessly funny,
32:25game for anything,
32:26and shares a palpable chemistry with the cast.
32:36You have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them.
32:39If you're on your phone,
32:41make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications.
32:45I'm Adam Designated Driver,
32:47and this is the season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
32:52Oscar nominee Adam Driver does not seem like an obvious choice for the sketch program.
32:57His dramatic chops might be better suited for award-winning epics,
33:00but his appearances on Saturday Night Live turned out to be an instant classic.
33:05The actor makes the case that the same dedication needed for serious roles
33:09can also create amazing comedy.
33:14A buddy of mine saw Kylo Ren take his shirt off in the shower,
33:17and he said that Kylo Ren had an eight-pack,
33:20that Kylo Ren was shredded.
33:22What?
33:22Your friend's a liar, man. Kylo Ren's a punk.
33:25He elevates an undercover boss parody into a hilarious idea
33:28courtesy of his Kylo Ren performance.
33:31Maybe one of these days you'll be as good a pilot as Kylo Ren.
33:34Kylo Ren?
33:35Nah, I wanna fly like Luke Skywalker.
33:39Other than referencing his own work,
33:41Driver also excels with an original premise about an oil baron
33:45at his son's career day presentation.
33:46I was born seven months too early.
33:49Incubation technology was still in its infancy,
33:53so they placed me in a cast-iron pot inside of a pizza oven
33:58until I was ripe enough to walk.
34:01Willing to provide intensity and silliness in equal measure,
34:04the performer creates some truly iconic scenes with expert timing.
34:08I crushed you into the ground,
34:11and now your bones turn to oil beneath my living feet.
34:15Did we forget another unlikely host that knocked it out of the park?
34:18Let us know in the comments below.
34:23Excuse me.
34:24That sound means another delicious ham is ready.