Jack Black Returns to SNL After 20 Years, Sparks Audience Mayhem
After a two-decade hiatus, Jack Black hosted SNL for the fourth time, accompanied by musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile, leading to a memorable episode.
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The moment occurred during a bit inspired by the White House Correspondents' Association's decision to drop comedian Amber Ruffin from the White House Correspondents' Dinner in order to avoid "the politics of division."
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The gag almost gave permission for the assembled group to get a little rowdier than usual.
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While it’s unlikely that Black’s hosting stint last night while singlehandedly change the internet forever like Lazy Sunday did, the actor brought his requisite over-the-top wild man energy for a full 90 minutes, resulting in one of the better episodes of the season.
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Nwodim was thrown off by the audience response.
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The clip has received over 60,000 views on YouTube at time of publication.
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It’s hard to imagine any other host this season, for instance, doing such rubber-faced manic justice to a very gross and very funny .
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John has no plans to tour–his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour wrapped up in the summer of 2023.
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Summary
Jack Black returned to SNL as host for the first time in 20 years, showcasing his high-energy comedy alongside musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile. This episode, marking SNL’s 50th season, featured a segment that unexpectedly involved the audience shouting profanity during a bit on the White House Correspondents’ dinner. Notably, Black's opening monologue and sketches captivated viewers, and there were cameos including Mike Myers. His lively presence, combined with sharp political satire and audience interaction, made it one of the standout episodes of the season.
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SNL recently featured Jack Black as host, who brought high-energy performances and humor, successfully engaging in various original sketches tailored to his style.
Musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile performed from their new collaborative album, with John describing the project as an important new chapter in his career.
A Weekend Update segment caused an unexpected moment of profanity from the audience, leading to a rush from censors to edit the audio, while the reactions of the hosts highlighted the unpredictability of live television.
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