‘SNL’ Megan Thee Stallion Episode Opens With Jan. 6 Committee Parody

“Saturday Night time Stay” opened its third episode of the season by taking up Jan. 6 committee hearings, beginning  Kenan Thompson as United States Consultant Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS). And the theme of the sketch was fairly easy: Regardless of how unhealthy the makes an attempt to stage a coup and overthrow the nation had been, there’s no accountability on this nation… and nothing will finally come of it. Donald Trump will roam free, there’s little likelihood he’ll really reside as much as the subpoena to look in entrance of the committee, and there’s nothing they will do about it.

Liz Cheney, performed by Heidi Gardner,  famous that “Over the previous few months, this bipartisan committee has offered our case to all Individuals. Whether or not you’re a Republican who’s not watching or a Democrat who’s nodding so exhausting your head is falling off, one individual is accountable for this riot: Donald Trump. And one individual will undergo the results: Me. You could be questioning what makes me so powerful. And I requested you who was your dad? … You may say I’ve massive Dick Cheney power.”

 Chloe Fineman as Speaker Nancy Pelosi was additionally seen: “Let me inform you, if Trump comes right here proper now, I’m gonna punch him proper within the face. I’ll go to jail, however I’ll be pleased.”

And naturally, James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump: “ the votes don’t matter. I’ve at all times mentioned that the votes don’t matter in any respect. As a result of what even is about it’s only a piece of paper you fold up.” He ended by asking if Vice President Mike Pence was “lifeless but.”

Andrew Dismukes as Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Unwell.): “Trump is 100% coming and this time he might be held accountable. Certain, he obtained away with a number of stuff within the ‘70s the ‘80s the ‘90s the early 2000s, the 2010s and the early 2020s. That ends now!”

Thompson, as Thompson, ended with this sigh: “We tried, it was a enjoyable nation whereas it lasted.”

Megan Thee Stallion is that this week’s host and musical visitor. “I’m a very good actress. Like I don’t wish to toot my very own horn or something, however I believe I do a fairly good British accent. Verify this out: ‘Put me in Bridgerton, bitch!’”

This week’s episode comes after per week by which former “SNL” star Invoice Murray was accused of inappropriate conduct years in the past whereas visiting the present. “Robotic Hen” co-creator revealed on the “Good Legendary Morning” YouTube present that he was solely 9 years outdated when he had a bodily altercation with Murray backstage at “Saturday Night time Stay.” And in an interview on SiriusXM’s “The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Present,” with Rob Schneider claimed Murray hated “Saturday Night time Stay” solid members Adam Sandler and Chris Farley.

“Saturday Night time Stay” returned for its Season 48 on Oct. 1, with Miles Teller making his debut as host for the primary time. Brandon Gleeson additionally had his first-ever “SNL” internet hosting stint, on Oct. 8. Kendrick Lamar was the musical visitor on Oct. 1, with Willow on Oct. 8. “SNL” has not revealed any extra hosts or musical company past this week’s episode.

The brand new episodes come as “SNL” undergoes a castmember shift, together with the departures of Chris Redd, Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor, Aristotle Athari, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson. The present opened this yr with 4 new featured gamers: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker. 

“Saturday Night time Stay” stars Kenan Thompson, Cecily Sturdy, Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, Punkie Johnson, Andrew Dismukes and Michael Che and Colin Jost because the hosts of Weekend Replace. The solid additionally consists of James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, along with newcomers Hernandez, Kearney, Longfellow and Walker as featured gamers. Kent Sublette, Alison Gates and Streeter Seidell function the pinnacle writers for the present, whereas Liz Patrick directs.

Created and govt produced by Lorne Michaels, the long-running sketch comedy collection is produced by Broadway Video and SNL Studios and distributed by NBCUniversal Tv and Streaming. The present broadcasts reside nationwide on NBC at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays. As well as, beginning with this season, episodes can be found the following day on NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock.