Colin Jost and Michael Che, the hosts of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), broke tradition by swapping jokes and zingers for each other to deliver. The joke swap began with Che tricking Jost into thinking he had invited a civil rights hero, but instead, he introduced an actual practicing rabbi. Jost addressed the recent controversy surrounding Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke University, where some students walked out in protest. Jost expressed his support for his Jewish friends and defended Seinfeld's right to speak. Che then made a joke about Jost's wife, Scarlett Johansson, which Jost took in stride. Jost tried to start a playful beef between Che and Kendrick Lamar, mentioning Lamar's recent album release. Jost also mentioned Comcast's alleged influence on MSNBC, jokingly referring to the company telling the network to curb criticism of Israel. He concluded with a lighthearted mention of 'space lasers.' The joke swap between Jost and Che was captured in a video, showcasing their comedic chemistry and improvisation skills.
In another SNL news, the viral Beavis and Butt-Head skit, featuring Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day, was originally pitched to Jonah Hill in 2018 but didn't move forward at the time due to a disagreement on the quality of the wigs. The skit went viral and Gosling and Day reprised their roles at the premiere of 'Lord of the Rings'. The hairstylist and makeup designer shared their experiences with the skit, including their disagreements on the wigs and the changes made to the characters' appearances. Heidi Gardner, a cast member, broke character during the skit, and it was revealed that she didn't fully see Day in costume until the live show. SNL is currently on hiatus until the fall. [29a41a74] [5107e22e]